Department of Clinical Medicine
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
 University of Copenhagen

The University seeks to appoint a clinical professor of Colorectal Cancer Surgery to commence as soon as possible. The externally funded professorship is combined with a consultancy at Copenhagen University Hospital, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg, Digestive Disease Centre in the Capital Region.

It is a requirement for appointment that the applicant is accepted for both the professorship and the consultancy. In order to be considered for the position, the applicant must send two applications: one to the Faculty (the professorship) and one to the hospital (the consultancy) cf. the simultaneously advertised position of the consultancy. This also applies to applicants who are already employed as consultants at the Hospital. Please find the advertisement for the consultancy here.

Both the professorship and the consultancy will be financed by Copenhagen University Hospital – Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg.

Find information about the department.

Job description
In the consideration of applications for the professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant's ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within the area of surgery.

The professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication/academic dissemination - The professor must carry out clinical research regarding diagnosis, optimization of recurrence risk prediction and treatment of patients with colorectal cancer.
• Research-based teaching, including associated examination - The professor is expected to be involved in teaching students at University of Copenhagen in subjects such as surgery and research methodology. This includes auditorium lectures on surgery for medical students, leadership of academic pre-graduate courses, and responsible coordinator for written examination in surgery.
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers - The professor is expected to be a research leader by developing the research area and being a supervisor for a team of younger researchers.
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
• Academic assessments

Required qualifications
To be qualified for a clinical professor position, you will be assessed according to these overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership. Find information about each criterion.

Furthermore, each applicant must be able to:

• Document a high degree of original academic production at an international level, including considerable contributions to the development of the academic discipline
• Manage research and other management functions, e.g. engage in the university’s external academic activities, as well as knowledge and technology transfer
• Provide research-based teaching

The professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

Terms of employment
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 5 years. Extension is possible if the employed candidate performs well in the position.

For the professorship the appointee will receive a pensionable annual honorarium of 219.882,33 DKK (1 August 2026 level).

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions
For further information please contact Head of Department Nicolai J. W. Albrechtsen, nicolai.albrechtsen@regionh.dk.

Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility useful.

Application
The application must be submitted in English and must include the following documents:

• Application (Including motivations for applying for this position (Maximum 2 pages))
• Curriculum vitae (Including information about external funding)
• Diplomas (Master’s and PhD and other relevant certificates)
• Uploads of maximum 10 publications to be considered in the assessment
• Self-declaration form (Template under ‘Nyttige links’ - Upload the completed and mandatory form as “Other relevant material”)
• Teaching portfolio (Guidelines / Template for inspiration under ‘Nyttige links’)
• Research plan (3‐5 pages)
• Teaching plan
• A complete list of publications

Application procedure
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee.  All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee. When the assessment work is completed, each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at the university's Job Portal.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.

Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, [Sunday, 18 October 2026].

Interviews for this position are likely to be held on 8 February 2027

 Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
University of Copenhagen

We are looking for a highly motivated and dynamic postdoc for a 2-year position, commencing on the 1st of February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project
Cardiac fibrosis is a major driver of heart failure and a common endpoint of many forms of cardiac injury and disease. This project will use zebrafish as a model organism to dissect the genetic and molecular mechanisms underlying cardiac fibrosis, connecting findings from human genetic studies to functional validation in vivo. The work will draw on bioinformatic analysis of human genetic and multi-omics data, RNA sequencing, and proteomic approaches, combined with zebrafish genetics, imaging, and functional assays, to identify and characterize genes and pathways that drive fibrotic remodeling of the heart.

Our research group
The Cardiac Functional Genomics Group at the University of Copenhagen studies the genetic and molecular basis of heart disease, integrating human genetic discoveries with mechanistic studies in the zebrafish model system. We are looking for a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join our team and lead a project on the genomics of cardiac fibrosis.
Information about the Lundegaard group can be found here: Lundegaard group homepage.
Information on the department can be found at: Department of Biomedical Sciences.

Profile
We are looking for a candidate who has:

• A PhD (or about to complete one) in molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Experience in bioinformatics and computational analysis of large-scale datasets.
• Hands-on experience with scRNA and/or bulk RNA sequencing analysis
• Experience with proteomics data and analysis
• An interest in human genetics and its translation into model organism research
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
• Excellent English skills written and spoken

The candiate we are looking for is enthusiastic, hard-working, and scientifically curious, and who enjoys working as part of a collaborative, interdisciplinary team.

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Department of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, Panum Institute, University of Copenhagen.  We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.  Our research facilities include modern laboratories and the Maersk Building, and a large, shared zebrafish facility.  The faculty has several core facilities which we use regularly.  These include sequencing and proteomics facilities.
 

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is 1st of February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 39,950 DKK/approx. 5,340 EUR (August 2026 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18,07 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions
For further information please contact associate professor Pia Rengtved Lundegaard, plundegaard@sund.ku.dk.

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications.

Deadline for applications: 18th of October 2026, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 50

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Du bliver en del af DIKU’s stab som består af 23 kolleger samt administrationschefen. I staben vil du i sparring med instituttets øvrige projekt- og centeradministratorer lede og administrere forskningsprojekter i tæt samarbejde med bevillingshavere. Stillingen er 2-årig, på 30 timer pr. uge og med tiltrædelse den 1. december 2026 eller hurtigst muligt derefter. Yderligere information om DIKU finder du på www.diku.dk. 

Opgaverne omfatter:

• Sparring med og rådgivning af bevillingshavere og projektpartnere
• Projektopstart samt opstart af projektansættelser i samarbejde med kolleger i Nørre Campus Universitetsadministration
• Udarbejdelse af referater, rapporter, projektregnskaber, præsentationer m.v.
• Planlægning og koordinering af samt evt. opfølgning på videnskabelige arrangementer samt projekt- og styregruppemøder
• Sikring af, at både interne og eksterne krav til projektet imødekommes både ved kontraktindgåelse og løbende i projektimplementeringen
• Dialog med partnere og bevillingsgivere, herunder formidling af krav til partnere, indhentning af partneres afrapporteringsbidrag samt faglig afrapportering til bevillingsgivere
• Etablering og vedligeholdelse af evt. projekthjemmesider

Vi forventer, at du 

• har en relevant videregående uddannelse
• har relevant erfaring med administration af forskningsbevillinger
• er i besiddelse af god systemforståelse og har flair for IT-værktøjer
• er faglig skarp, har stærke analytiske kompetencer og gode formuleringsevner på både dansk og engelsk
• er struktureret og trives med at have mange bolde i luften
• er selvstændig, initiativrig og tager ansvar for at følge opgaver til dørs
• er en god kollega, som har lyst til at samarbejde og sparre på tværs af organisationen

Vi tilbyder 

• et alsidigt job med stor selvstændighed og afveksling i opgaverne
• at blive en del af en arbejdsplads i forandring, som løbende medfører nye typer af opgaver, hvor du kan være med til at sætte dit præg på, hvordan de skal løses
• at blive en del af en stab i konstant udvikling og med store ambitioner
• et udviklingsorienteret og godt socialt miljø
• engagerede kolleger, som vægter faglig sparring og samarbejde højt, og som har en uhøjtidelig, åben og respektfuld omgangstone
• gode faglige og personlige udviklingsmuligheder - såsom kurser og relevant videre- og efteruddannelse.

Hvem er vi?

DIKU er Danmarks første datalogiske institut, som blev oprettet i 1970. Vores forskere og kandidater har bidraget til samfundets accelererende teknologiske transformation, og vores forskningsmiljø og -resultater har gjort os til et af Europas førende datalogiske institutter med international indflydelse.

Vi er en internationalt orienteret arbejdsplads, hvor arbejdssproget er både dansk og engelsk, og vi værdsætter diversitet og mangfoldighed.

DIKU’s administration er beliggende på ydre Nørrebro i Vermundsgade 5 og tæt på Nørre Campus, som vi deler med en række andre naturvidenskabelige uddannelser og institutter. Vi er ca. 400 ansatte (inklusive ph.d.-studerende).

Løn- og ansættelsesvilkår 

Du ansættes som AC-fuldmægtig i henhold til overenskomst for Akademikere i Staten. Aflønning i henhold til AC-overenskomst er anciennitetsbestemt. Der vil desuden blive givet rådighedstillæg. Tillæggets størrelse afhænger af anciennitet. Der vil være mulighed for forhandling af yderligere tillæg efter kvalifikationer. Den ugentlige arbejdstid er gennemsnitligt 30 timer. Vi har flekstid.

Vil du vide mere?

Spørgsmål til stillingen kan rettes til Administrationschef Camilla Lillholm-Jørgensen på tlf. 30589643/e-mail camillaj@di.ku.dk.

Ansøgningsproces 

Send din ansøgning vedlagt CV og relevant dokumentation elektronisk via Jobportalen (tryk på linket "SØG STILLINGEN" nederst i opslaget), så den er os i hænde senest den 18. oktober 2026. Vi forventer at afholde ansættelsessamtaler den 29.-30. oktober 2026. 

Københavns Universitet ønsker at afspejle mangfoldigheden i samfundet og opfordrer alle kvalificerede kandidater til at søge uanset alder, handicap, køn, nationalitet, race, religion eller seksuel orientering. Udnævnelse vil alene være baseret på kvalifikationer.

Københavns Universitet giver sine knap 10.000 medarbejdere muligheder for at udnytte deres talent fuldt ud i et ambitiøst, uformelt miljø. Vi sikrer traditionsrige og moderne rammer om uddannelser og fri forskning på højt internationalt niveau. Vi søger svar og løsninger på fælles problemer og gør ny viden tilgængelig og nyttig for andre.

Department of Clinical Medicine
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
 University of Copenhagen

The University seeks to appoint a professor of Translational molecular neuropathology (part-time), to commence as soon as possible. The externally funded professorship is combined with a position as senior researcher at the Department of Neurology at Copenhagen University Hospital – Bispebjerg Frederiksberg in the Capital Region.

It is a requirement for appointment that the applicant is accepted for both the professorship and the position as senior researcher. In order to be considered for the position, the applicant must send two applications: one to the Faculty (the professorship) and one to the hospital (the position as senior researcher) cf. the simultaneously advertised position. This also applies to applicants who are already employed at the hospital. Please find the advertisement for the position as senior researcher  here.

Find information about the department.

Job description
In the consideration of applications for the professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant's ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within the area of Neurology.

The professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication/academic dissemination - The research area includes human brain studies by molecular biology approaches for assessing the neuropathological and underlying physiological factors behind neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson Disease and Atypical parkinsonism disorders as well as the establishment of new methodological approaches, preclinical models, and biomarker assays.
• Research-based teaching, including associated examination – The teaching will include both pre- and post-graduate activities for neuroscience students, medical doctors and biomedicine students.
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers – Also, the professor will assume responsibility and lead the Centre for Neuroscience and Stereology, conduct independent preclinical research, oversee and further develop the Bispebjerg Brain Bank by promoting research utilizing this unique resource
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
• Academic assessments

Required qualifications
To be qualified for a professorship, you will be assessed according to these five overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, Teaching, Innovation & Societal impact, Organizational contribution, and Leadership. Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact. Find information about each criterion.

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here”.

Furthermore, each applicant must be able to:
• Document a high degree of original academic production at an international level, including considerable contributions to the development of the academic discipline
• Manage research and other management functions, e.g. engage in the university’s external academic activities, as well as knowledge and technology transfer
• Provide research-based teaching

The professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

Terms of employment
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 5 years. Extension is possible if the employed candidate performs well in the position.

The average weekly working hours are approximately 11 hours per week.

Salary and other terms and conditions of appointment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant professional organisations.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

This form of employment shall remain in effect until, pursuant to the applicable Job structure for Aacademic Staff, the appointment of non-medical professionals as Clinical Professors becomes possible and an agreement on salary and employment terms for such positions has been concluded with the relevant professional organisations. Upon fulfilment of these conditions, the employment shall be converted to an appointment as Clinical Professor, in accordance with the description set out below.

Questions
For further information please contact the Head of Department Nicolai Albrechtsen nicolai.albrechtsen@regionh.dk.

Foreign applicants may find these links useful: https://www.ism.ku.dk/ (International Staff Mobility).

Application
The application must be submitted in English and include the following documents:

• Application (Including motivations for applying for this position (Maximum 2 pages))
• Curriculum vitae (Including information about external funding)
• Diplomas (Master’s and PhD and other relevant certificates)
• Uploads of maximum 10 publications to be considered in the assessment
• Self-declaration form (Template under ‘Nyttige links’ - Upload the completed and mandatory form as “Other relevant material”)
• Teaching portfolio (Guidelines / Template for inspiration under ‘Nyttige links’)
• Research plan (3‐5 pages)
• Teaching plan
• A complete list of publications

Application procedure
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee.  All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee. When the assessment work is completed, each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at https://jobportal.ku.dk/.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.            

Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, Sunday, 18 October 2026.

Interviews for this position will most likely be held on 8 March 2027.

Our research
You will be employed in the section for Biomolecular Sciences (BMS), which harbors 12 independent research groups. Research in the section covers a range of fundamental protein biomolecular topics primarily investigated in a cellular context. Techniques include NMR spectroscopy, computational biology, protein design and sophisticated directed evolution selection systems. You will be associated with two of the BMS research groups.

In the Hartmann-Petersen lab, the group investigates how cells maintain protein homeostasis through the protein quality control (PQC) system and how defects in these pathways contribute to disease. Research activities combine molecular genetics, functional genomics, and advanced high-throughput technologies to dissect the mechanisms governing protein folding, degradation, and cellular stress responses. A central focus is the development and application of Deep Mutational Scanning (DMS) to systematically characterize the functional consequences of genetic variation at scale. By integrating DMS with genome-wide CRISPR screening and other multiplexed assays, the group aims to uncover sequence–function relationships, identify determinants of protein stability and degradation, and map the cellular pathways that influence variant effects. This work provides fundamental insights into PQC networks and contributes to improved interpretation of human genetic variation in health and disease.

In the Ellgaard lab, the focus is on the structure, function and evolution of newly discovered animal toxins from a variety of venomous animals. To produce these peptide toxins, the group has developed – and continue to further improve – specialized systems for expression of disulfide-rich proteins in E. coli. Upon purification, we employ the purified toxin in specialized assays to test for activity and seek to determine their structures. Ultimately, the goal is to discover new toxin structures that can be explored as drug leads and biotechnological tools, for instance as bioinsecticides.

Your job
Your work will include a variety of both basic and advanced methodologies founded in molecular biology and protein chemistry. The role requires close collaboration with researchers from diverse scientific backgrounds, integrating expertise from molecular biology, genetics, bioinformatics, and related fields.

Beyond your primary projects, you will support ongoing research activities in the two groups on an ad hoc basis, contributing technical expertise, troubleshooting, and experimental development where needed. You will also help disseminate knowledge within the labs and the section by sharing best practices, training colleagues and students, and fostering a collaborative learning environment. Administrative tasks related to purchase, lab-safety, and chemical waste handling will also be part of your responsibilities.  Finally, you will organize and participate in lab course teaching for undergraduate students.

The position is embedded in an international and inclusive research setting that values teamwork, diversity, and interdisciplinary collaboration. You will contribute not only to scientific discovery but also to the smooth operation and supportive culture of the two laboratories and the entire section.

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic staff scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills

• You have an MSc or PhD degree in Biochemistry or a related area.
• You have documented experience in several of the following areas:
  • Protein expression in E. coli
  • Protein purification using various chromatography methods
  • Methods for protein handling and analysis, such as SDS-PAGE and Western blotting
  • Bioinformatics and structural biology
  • Molecular cloning
  • Tissue culture of established cell lines
  • Knowledge of flow cytometry or FACS
  • High throughput screening technologies
• You have proven an ability to plan and execute a research project in the lab.
• Good English skills, written and spoken.

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Department of Biology, Ole Maaløes Vej 5, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and access to state-of-the-art facilities for sequencing and cell sorting, as well as protein production.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a permanent contract. The starting date is January 1st, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Employment will be in accordance with the provisions of the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority) with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experiences and qualifications. The employer will pay an additional 18.07 % to your pension fund.

Questions
For further information regarding the position, please contact Prof. Rasmus Hartmann-Petersen; rhpetersen@bio.ku.dk or Prof. Lars Ellgaard; lellgaard@bio.ku.dk

Application
Your application should be written in English and include:

• Letter of application addressing the requirements (max. one page).
• Curriculum Vitae
• List of publications
• A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education

Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply Now” below. Only online applications will be accepted.

Application deadline: 18 October 2026, 23.59 CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

Interviews are expected to be held in the following weeks after deadline.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Department of Chemistry invites applicants for two PhD fellowships in Theoretical Catalysis. The projects are rooted in the Theory group which is part of Center for High Entropy Alloy Catalysis (CHEAC) funded by Danish National Research Foundation, and the ERC Synergy project DEMI funded by European Research Counsil Executive Agency.

Start date is 1 February 2027 or shortly hereafter.

The projects
The aim is to understand and discover materials for catalyzing electrochemical reactions.

The first project is focused on catalysis on high entropy alloys and understanding their activity in energy conversion reactions.

The second project is focused on modelling stability of electrocatalyst materials. The aim is to develop a framework to predict metastability of catalyst materials.

Among the methods used will be Density Functional Theory, statistics, machine-learning and dynamics.

Collaboration with members of other research groups at UCPH and abroad is required.

Who are we looking for?
We are looking for candidates within the field(s) of chemistry, physics, nanochemistry, material science or similar. Applicants can have a background from solid state chemistry/physics, chemical engeneering, computational chemistry or similar.

Our group and research - and what do we offer?
In our group we work with theoretical catalysis, which is based on atomic scale simulations and dynamics. In this way we have insight into the structure, reactions and intermediates at an atomic level.

Our main research fields are:

• Electrocatalysis for various reactions: water splitting, CO2 reduction ect.
• Catalytic surfaces of high entropy alloys.
• Atomic scale simulations.

The Theory group consists of around 15 researchers (postdocs, PhD- MSc- and BSc students).

The Theory group is a part of Department of Chemistry, Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen.

We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

Principal supervisor is Center leader and Professor Jan Rossmeisl, Department of Chemistry, Jan.Rossmeisl@chem.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 5071 9584

The PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the regular programme (5+3)
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. Chemistry, Material Science or Physics. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Responsibilities and tasks in the PhD programmes

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision

• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
• Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Relevant publications
• Relevant work experience
• Other relevant professional activities
• Curious mind-set with a strong interest in catalysis
• Good language skills

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Application and Assessment Procedure

 Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. Original diplomas for Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
4. Publication list (if possible)
5. Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 18.10.2026, 23:59 GMT +2.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week 46, November.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position. 

Employment is from 1 February 2027.

There are available positions on the following courses:

Bacheloruddannelserne på DIKU

• Kickstartkurset (preparation course in August)

I blok 3

• Algoritmer og datastrukturer (AD)
• Econometrics B (ØkB)
• Grundlæggende Data Science (GDS)
• Grundlæggende statistik og sandsynlighedsregning (GSS)
• Interaktionsdesign (Inter)
• Introduktion til diskret matematik og algoritmer (IDMA)
• Participatory design af informationssystemer (PD)
• Programming Language Design (PLD)

I blok 4

• Databases and Information Systems (DIS).
• Implementering af programmeringssprog (IPS).
• Macroeconomics B (MakØkB).
• Mikroøkonomi A (MikØkA).
• Mikroøkonomi B (MikØkB).
• Randomiserede algoritmer til dataanalyse (RAD).

I blok 3 & 4

• Softwareudvikling (SU).

Kandidatuddannelsen i datalogi (MSc.)

I blok 3

• Advanced Topics in Human-Centred Computing (ATHCC).
• Computability and Complexity (CoCo).
• Computational Geometry (CG).
• Introduction to Data Science (IDS).
• Numerical Optimisation (NO).
• Online and Reinforcement Learning (OReL).
• Web Recommender Systems (WRS).
• Robustness in Machine Learning (RoMal).
• Semantics and Types (SaT).
• Signal and Image Processing (SIP).
• Designing Collaborative Technologies (DesignCoTech).

I blok 4

• Applied Programming (APP).
• Search Engines (SE).
• Approximation Algorithms (APX).
• Big Data Systems (BDS).
• Computational Methods in Simulation (CMIS).
• Machine Learning B (MLB).
• Extended Reality (ExR).
• Proactive Computer Security (PCS).
• Program Analysis and Transformation (PAT).
• Randomised Algorithms (RA).
• User Interface Technology (UIT).
• Robot Control (RoCo)

I blok 3 & 4

• Software Engineering and Architecture (SEA).

Sundhed og Informatik

• Sundhedsdata og interoperabilitet
• Sundheds-it infrastruktur.
• Software Development for Digital Health.

Kommunikation og IT

• KOMIT Datamining og visualisering af netværksbaseret kommunikation (KA).
• KOMIT Menneske-maskine interaktion

Information about courses: University of Copenhagen - Courses

Work assignments
Instructors and Teaching Assistants’ assignments vary from course to course, but usually include:

Regarding the course:
1. Preparation and conduction of weekly exercises.
2. Preparation of the course before the course starts and possibly assistance during exam/re-exam.
3. Weekly TA meetings, including continuous communication with the course organiser and the other TA’s about work assignments.
4. Preparation and test of assignments.
5. Correction, approval, and feedback on assignments.
6. Guiding and answering questions from students about the course outside of exercise classes (e.g., in Absalon).
7. Assignments related to online classes. Among this being an E-moderator at the hybrid lectures. One who will keep a close eye at the questions coming in in the chat.

Outside the course:
1. Participation in TA workshop at Department of Science Education (IND) if you have not participated before. In the course, you will get the didactic tools you will need to be an Instructor / Teaching Assistant. Please enclose the diploma with your application if you have participated before.
2. Answering emails from the department regarding the above work assignments and keeping deadlines and appointments.

Qualifications for the position as TEACHING ASSISTANT
In order to be qualified for employment as a Teaching Assistant you must have finalized a master’s degree and i.e. be qualified to handle teaching assignments & teaching independently, and supplement teaching handled by an Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor.

The Teaching Assistant positions are preferably filled by applicants who have obtained a master's degree in Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Cognition & IT, Communication & IT, or IT and Health, provided that the competencies acquired are relevant to the course. For the BSc. courses it is important that you speak and understand Danish, for teaching at the MSc.-courses a good proficiency in English is a requirement. The position is limited to 3 years.

Qualifications for the position as INSTRUCTOR
The instructor positions are to be filled mainly with applicants who are in one of the following Bachelor or master’s programmes: Computer Science, Machine learning & Data Science, Computer science and Economics, Cognition and Data Science, Mathematics, Economics, Cognition & IT, Communication & IT or Health Informatics. Similar Bachelor or Masters programmes can also be considered as far as their competences are relevant for the course.

You must be enrolled as a student if you wish to be an instructor. In order be an instructor on BSc-courses we expect you to primarily communicate in Danish, and as an instructor in an MSc-course you are expected to be proficient in English.

Salary and conditions of employment for TEACHING ASSISTANT
The employment is in accordance with the rules concerning teaching assistants as described in "Cirkulære om aftale om eksterne lektorer og undervisningsassistenter ved universiteter m.fl. under Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet" (only in Danish) and the provisions for the teaching assistant position as described in Bekendtgørelse om stillingsstruktur for videnskabeligt personale ved universiteter.

The specific number of hours per course will be determined prior to each semester. The salary is DKK 288,95 per hour (August 2026 level). As teaching assistant, you will normally be paid for 100 hours for 7,5 ECTS course and 200 hours for a 15 ECTS course.

Salary and conditions of employment for INSTRUCTOR
The employment is made in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the National Union for Student Teachers (SUL for Student Teachers at the Danish universities and the annexed protocol on Student Teachers. Read more here (only in Danish): Cirkulære om overenskomst for Studenterundervisere ved universiteter mv.

As instructor you will normally be paid for 100 hours for 7,5 ECTS course and 200 hours for a 15 ECTS course. The salary is DKK 259,38 per hour.

The employment as Teacher’s Assistant will terminate without further notice when your enrolment as a student ends.

Your work hours are agreed individually for each block. You are not guaranteed work hours in all blocks, but must apply for work hours each semester, after which the final number of work hours will be agreed.

Application
Send an application by following the “Søg Stilling” link below and make sure that we receive this by 18th October 2026.

Your application must contain the following:

• Motivational letter
• A prioritized list of the courses that you are interested in teaching
• If you have previously worked as a teaching assistant at DIKU, please list the relevant courses

Further you must attach to your application:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Grade transcripts of your Examination Register
• Enrollment letter

If you are applying for more than one Instructor / Teaching assistant position, please make sure to prioritize these.

Please state it in the top of your application if you are already employed an Instructor / Teaching Assistant at DIKU.

We want to reflect the surrounding society and encourage that everyone regardless of personal background applies for the position.

More information about the positions
If you need further information about assignments etc. you can contact the course organizer. You can find the specific course organizer in the course description at kurser.ku.dk.

Recruitment process
After the application deadline has passed, a selection of applicants will be shortlisted and subsequently assessed. In some cases, you will be invited for a job interview with the course organizer, and it is therefore important that your E-mail address and phone number is stated in the application.

Please note that some courses are filled earlier than others. As a result, the time from when the first instructor receives an offer to when all offers have been distributed may take a while.

NB: The majority of candidates will receive emails with information during December 2026. As recruitment is an ongoing process, there will be some positions for block 3 that will be filled in January 2027 and likewise some positions for block 4 that will be filled in March 2027.

We are looking for students who are eager to teach and interested in developing both academically and as educators.

We expect to hire TAs for the following courses. Since we may receive multiple applications for the same positions, we encourage you to indicate several course preferences in your application.

Start date for employment is 1 February 2027.

Blok 3: 

Data og projekt                                                                                                                                              

60 timer inkl. forberedelse

Kvantemekanik 1, regneøvelser                                                                                 

91 timer inkl. forberedelse

Kvantemekanik 1, laboratorieøvelser                                         

75 timer inkl. forberedelse

Matematik F, regneøvelser                                                                                          

80 timer inkl. forberedelse

Radioactive Isotopes and Ionizing Radiation                             

70 timer inkl. forberedelse

Experimental X-ray Physics                                                                                           

100 timer inkl. forberedelse

Optics                                                                                                                                                                

70 timer inkl. forberedelse

Blok 4: 

Termodynamik(Termo)   regneøvelser                                       

100 timer inkl. forberedelse

Termodynamik(Termo) laboratorieøvelser                               

70 timer inkl. forberedelse

Kvantemekanik 2, regneøvelser                                                                                 

100 timer ink. forberedelse

Kvantemekanik 2, laboratorieøvelser                                         

100 timer inkl. forberedelse

Statistisk fysik, regneøvelser                                                          

95 timer inkl. forberedelse

Matematik F2, regneøvelser                                                          

100 timer inkl. forberedelse

Elektrostatik og Dataanalyse                                                          

70 timer inkl. forberedelse

Mekanik for Nanoscience, regneøvelser                                   

100 timer inkl. forberedelse

Blok 5:

Kickstart (uge 34-35, forberedelse i foråret)                                                         

100 timer inkl. forberedelse

Kickstart tovholder

(uge 34-35, forberedelse i foråret)                 

125 timer inkl. forberedelse

Tasks 
The tasks of the TAs may vary from course to course, but usually include:

• Preparation and facilitation of weekly exercises
• Weekly TA meetings between the lecturer(s) and instructor(s), focusing on task-solving and pedagogical aspects
• Marking assignments or reports

Qualifications  
The positions may be filled by students from Physics and Nanoscience who have passed 2 years of one of these bachelor educations. Other students may be hired if they are assessed to be qualified for the positions. In these cases, please enclose documentation of other relevant qualifications such as mentor work or other teaching, high school grades or recommendations.

It is a prerequisite that you are enrolled in a higher education. In addition, proficiency in teaching in Danish is required for those wishing to teach the Danish-language courses.

We expect that you, as far as possible, have participated in the Instructor Workshop at the Department of Science Education (IND), if you have not participated previously. In the education you will learn didactic tools that you can use in your role as an instructor. Please attach the diploma from the workshop if you have previously participated.

Terms of employment  
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and Studenterundervisernes Landsforbund: Cirkulære om overenskomst for Studenterundervisere ved universiteter mv.

The employment will terminate without further notice when your enrolment as a student ends. Your hours will be individually arranged for each block/semester. You are not guaranteed hours in every block. Salary is 259,38 kr. / hour (August 2026 level).

Application:  
Send your application via http://jobportal.ku.dk so that we receive it October 18th, 2026

Your application must contain the following:

• Motivational letter
• A prioritized list of the courses that you are interested in teaching
• Names of 1-2 NBI VIPs who know you (alternatively, recommendations)

Further you must attach to your application:

• Curriculum Vitae - including relevant teaching and dissemination experience
• Grade transcripts
• Proof of enrolment
• Course certificates for any didactic courses if available

University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. 

Further information about the positions
For further information, please contact Stine Stenfatt West at west@nbi.ku.dk or the course coordinator. The course description in www.kurser.ku.dk, provides names of the course coordinators.  

Recruitment process
After the application deadline has passed, a selection of applicants will be shortlisted and subsequently assessed. In some cases, you will be invited for a job interview with the course organizer, and it is therefore important that your E-mail address and phone number is stated in the application.
Please note that some courses are filled earlier than others. As a result, the time from when the first instructor receives an offer to when all offers have been distributed may take a while.

NB: The majority of candidates will receive emails with information during December 2026. As recruitment is an ongoing process, there will be some positions for block 3 that will be filled in January 2027 and likewise some positions for block 4 that will be filled in March 2027.

Startdato for ansættelse er fra den 1. februar 2027.

Arbejdsopgaver  
Instruktorernes opgaver varierer fra kursus til kursus, men omfatter normalt:  

• Forberedelse og afholdelse af ugentlige øvelser for kursets studerende
• Ugentlige instruktormøder mellem underviser(e) og instruktor(er), hvor man sparrer om opgaveløsning og undervisningsmæssige aspekter
• Retning af opgaver  

Kvalifikationer som instruktor
Stillingerne kan søges af studerende ved det Natur- og Biovidenskabelige Fakultet og Økonomisk Institut, der har gennemført en af bacheloruddannelsernes 1. år eller har tilsvarende niveau. Øvrige studerende kan ansættes, såfremt de bedømmes fagligt kvalificerede til stillingerne.

Det er et krav at være indskrevet studerende på en videregående uddannelse.  

De ledige instruktorater er på følgende kurser. Da vi kan have flere ansøgere til de samme instruktorater, må du meget gerne angive flere ønskede kurser på din ansøgning.

Blok 3: 

• Algebra 2 (Alg2)
• Analyse 0 (An0)
• Introduction to Mathematical Logic
• Makroøkonomi 1: Det korte sigt (MakØk1)
• Sandsynlighedsregning og statistik (SS)
• Sandsynlighedsregning og statistik 2 (SS2)
• Sandsynlighedsteori 2 (Sand 2)
• MATH Studiecafé 

Blok 4: 

• Analyse 1 (An1)
• Basic Non-life Insurance Mathematics (Skade1)
• Forsikring & Jura (Forsik&Jura1)
• Geometri 1 (Geom1)
• Lineær Algebra i Datalogi (LinAlgDat) 
• Matematisk Statistik (MStat) 
• Mikroøkonomi 1: Generel ligevægtsteori (MikØk1)
• Microeconomics 2: Market Imperfections (MikØk2)
• Makroøkonomi 2 - Det lange sigt (MakØk2)
• MATH Studiecafé 

MATH Studiecafé

MATH studiecafe vil i princippet dække alle kurser, men hovedvægten vil være på førsteårskurserne. Der vil blive udarbejdet et vagtskema blandt de tilknyttede instruktorer. Angiv på din ansøgning om du er interesseret i at indgå i MATH Studiecafé.

Løn og ansættelsesforhold som instruktor
Ansættelsen er omfattet af overenskomsten mellem Finansministeriet og Studenterundervisernes Landsforbund.  

Ansættelsen som instruktor er tidsubegrænset, men ophører uden yderligere varsel ved ophør af din indskrivning som studerende. Dine timer aftales individuelt for hver blok. Du er ikke garanteret timer i alle blokke, men skal søge om timer for hvert semester, hvorefter det endelige timetal aftales.
Lønnen udgør kr. 259,38 kr. pr. time (august 2026 niveau).

Ansøgning:  
Send din ansøgning ved at klikke på linket ”Søg Stilling” nedenfor, senest d. 18. oktober 2026. 

Ansøgningen skal indeholde følgende informationer:

• Motivation
• En prioriteret liste over de kurser du er interesseret i at undervise i

Yderligere skal du vedhæfte:

• Karakterudskrift og indskrivningsbekræftelse
• Evt. kursusbevis fra instruktorworkshop
• CV, herunder relevant undervisnings- og formidlingserfaring

Yderligere oplysninger om stillingerne  
Yderligere oplysninger kan fås ved henvendelse til kursusansvarlige underviser. Det fremgår af kursusbeskrivelsen på www.kurser.ku.dk, hvem der er kursusansvarlig.  

Rekrutteringsproces
Efter ansøgningsfristens udløb, vil et udvalg af ansøgere blive shortlistet, og hermed udvalgt til faglig bedømmelse. Du vil i nogle tilfælde blive inviteret til en ansættelsessamtale med den kursusansvarlige underviser. Det er derfor vigtigt at e-mail adresse og telefonnummer fremgår af din ansøgning.

Bemærk, at nogle kurser besættes før andre. Så processen fra første instruktor får tilbudt en opgave til alle tilbud er sendt ud kan godt tage noget tid.

NB: Flertallet af kandidaterne vil modtage mails med information i løbet af december 2026. Da det er en løbende proces, vil der dog være nogle stillinger til blok 3 som først vil blive besat i januar 2027 og ligeledes nogle stillinger for blok 4, som først besættes i marts 2027.    

The position is full-time and begins on 1 January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. The selected candidate will be employed at CAISA and based in Copenhagen.

Introduction
CAISA, which is established as part of the Danish government’s strategic initiative for artificial intelligence (AI), is an interdisciplinary national research consortium led by the University of Copenhagen in close collaboration with the Pioneer Centre of AI. The ambition is to create excellent, interdisciplinary research in a dynamic, open, and international environment with active exchange and engagement with society.

As part of CAISA’s broader research agenda, including the moonshot “Responsible algorithms for all of Denmark”, the center has recently received funding from the Danish Research Reserve for a collaborative initiative with Statistics Denmark. This initiative aims to strengthen both research in responsible artificial intelligence (AI) and the infrastructure that enables such research, including secure access to and analysis of large-scale register data.

The research activities within the project are organised around five interrelated work packages (WPs), with the postdoc joining an interdisciplinary team of 5 postdocs and researchers working across key dimensions of responsible AI. The present postdoctoral position is linked to a Work Package led by Mogen Jin Pedersen, Associate Professor from the Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen, and senior researcher at CAISA.

Research context
We are looking for a candidate who will lead research that focuses specifically on citizen competency as a prerequisite for ensuring that interactions with public-facing AI interfaces are both effective and equitable. The research to be conducted within this work package is situated at the intersection of technological acceleration, human agency, and public sector accountability with a scope that moves beyond a system-centric view primarily concerned with administrative effectiveness and efficiency. Instead, it centers on the citizen as an active agent, investigating whether the public possesses the necessary competency to navigate these AI-mediated state encounters effectively, responsibly, and equitably. The fundamental research question of the work package is: “How can we understand, assess, and promote citizen competency in the use of public service chatbots to ensure responsible AI integration?”

Qualifications
The execution of this Work Package is ideally suited for an enterprising researcher with:

• Academic background: A PhD in political science, public administration, sociology, social data science, or a related field.
• Research focus: A demonstrated interest or experience in public sector digitalization, AI integration, and/or the formation of behavior and attitudes.
• Methodological skills: Proficiency in advanced quantitative methods, specifically experimental design, survey methodology, and causal inference. (Note: Technical data science skills, such as software engineering or system architecture, are not a prerequisite.)
• Publication record: An emerging track record of high-quality publications in international peer-reviewed journals, commensurate with their career stage.
• Collaboration: The ability to work both independently as a primary researcher and effectively within a highly collaborative team.
• Communication: Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English.

Please note that although the application process can be completed on the University of Copenhagen system without uploading publications, applications that do not include uploaded research publications (max. five) will not be considered.

Terms of Employment

• Further information on qualification requirements as postdoc can be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities 2019 here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit/dokumenter/Ministerial_Order_no._1443_of_11_December_2019_on_Job_Structure_for_Academic_Staff_at_Universities.pdf
• Terms of appointment and salary is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).

The salary range starts at DKK 39,900 per month + a 18.07 % contribution to the pension scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.

The recruitment process
Further information on the recruitment process at University of Copenhagen can be found here:  https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. For more on the diverse working place environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Researrch, see https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/

Contact information
For further information please contact Associate Professor, Mogens Jin Pedersen, mp@ifs.ku.dk or +45 3533 3973, Department of Political Science, University of Copenhagen, senior researcher in CAISA

Information about the recruitment process is available from HR, e-mail: HR-soendre@adm.ku.dk please refer to ID number: 211-2668/26-2I #2

How to apply
Submit a complete application at our online portal. Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of the page to apply. The documents must be in Adobe PDF or Word. 

Your application must be written in English and include the following documents:

• Motivated application
• Curriculum vitae
• Diploma (master and PhD)
• Examples of international peer reviewed research paper (max 5)
• Other relevant material [e.g. research prototypes]

The closing date for applications is 23:59 CET 19/10/2026.

Applications or enclosures received thereafter will not be considered.

• Assist with editing and creating new texts about our research for our website
• Prepare draft materials for news, events, info screens and banners about Center events
• Solve communication tasks in close collaboration with your direct manager (Center coordinator) and colleague scientists and then post on social media
• Assist in basic admin tasks such as printing documents, updating office door signs, making cards for the staff board
• Assist in working with graphic material for our communication, e.g. in Canva or Photoshop

You will be an important part of our team, and you will be encouraged to use your perspective as a student/ non-specialist in the tasks we perform. As you get to know the tasks, you will have the opportunity to take on more responsibility and work independently with your tasks.

Who are you?

• You are studying at a University in Copenhagen (or somewhere that allows you to come to your workplace in person) and are interested in communication
• You are interested in target group-oriented communication
• You are structured and systematic in your work style and good at completing tasks
• You are solution-oriented and can understand the user's problems and needs
• It's a bonus if you have the courage to do image editing and lighter graphic work
• You are willing to be trained in video editing, statistics tools, etc.
• You ask for help when in doubt.
• You like to have a large contact surface and collaborate with many people

We do not expect you to know everything in advance, but that you have the courage to learn, dare to ask for help and tell us about students' needs. We are committed to communicating clearly and welcomingly to our audiences, and we look forward to your help.

About us
Center for Volatile Interactions (VOLT) is a Center of Excellence established in 2023 with funding from the Danish National Research Foundation. The center is based at Department of Biology, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. VOLT research concerns climate change and ecosystem processes, and aims to characterize and quantify the production and consumption of volatiles by understudied organisms and environments, such as mosses, lichens, soils as well as fresh and marine waters.

VOLT endorses diversity, as is demonstrated by the gender-balanced and multinational team of PIs and collaborators. The inclusive, open, and collaborative research environment is built to allow different approaches and personalities to contribute to a unique, creative space for science, which will translate into innovation and high productivity.

Would you like to know more about the position?
We are happy to answer questions about the job posting. You can contact Center coordinator Ana Verissimo at ana.verissimo@bio.ku.dk.

Application
Send your application via the job page (click on "Apply for the position" at the bottom of the posting) together with your CV, a current enrolment confirmation and a current transcript.

We must receive your application by 20 October 2026 at the latest. We expect to hold interviews the week immediately after the deadline.

Salary and employment terms
You will be employed and paid according to the applicable collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Public Employees' Organisations - The State Sector (OAO-S collective agreement) and according to the Organisational Agreement for office clerks, laboratory technicians and IT employees (HK). You will be placed as a student according to seniority. The minimum hourly wage is DKK 145.73 as of 1 August 2026. You can read more about salary levels in the state at www.loenoverblik.dk .

The starting date for the position is 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible thereafter. The working hours are 15 hours per week. Remuneration is based solely on the actual number of hours worked, and you are not guaranteed a fixed number of hours.

To be employed, it is a prerequisite that you are enrolled and active student at a higher education institution (medium or long-term education).

We want to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourage everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.

The University of Copenhagen has established a new joint administrative organization, which is still being implemented. This involves ongoing changes and development of, among other things, workflows and collaboration surfaces.

The University of Copenhagen gives its nearly 10,000 employees opportunities to fully utilize their talent in an ambitious, informal environment. We ensure a traditional and modern framework for education and independent research at a high international level. We seek answers and solutions to common problems and make new knowledge accessible and useful to others.

Introduction
The two postdoc positions will be based at the Saxo Institute and associated with the Centre for Sustainable Futures. The positions will be part of the project: Tolerating Urban Animals. Techno-moral perspectives on killing and caring for other species, funded by the Carlsberg Foundation’s Semper Ardens Accomplish programme.

The Tolerating Urban Animals project explores the use of technologies for managing undomesticated and feral urban animals. Through ethnographic fieldwork and archival studies in urban areas of Denmark, Sweden and Norway, it follows the technological development and legislation on animal rights in the EU since the 1970s, to explore technologies and everyday practices of deterring, killing, or caring for animals. The project asks: Why, where, and by whom certain technologies are seen as adequate and morally appropriate in human-animal relations? How and why do technologies and moral conditions for managing urban animals shift or persist?

The two postdoc projects will explore:

Project 1 Technologies for caring: examines how municipalities, residents, and NGOs have deployed technologies to attract and sustain animal presence, and how these practices are embedded in local knowledges, moral justifications, and cultural categories. Cases could include technologies for, but not limited to, insects, hedgehogs, and bats. To contribute to the main questions, it asks: What technologies have been used to attract what animals, and how do care efforts intersect with or challenge legal frameworks and environmental policies?

Project 2 Changing technologies: employs a historical perspective to examine both successful and unsuccessful “techno-fixes” and to trace moral shifts in technologies and legislation for managing urban animals. Examples could include, but are not limited to, changing technologies and policies for birds, insects, and foxes. It asks: What moral, technological, and legal factors explain the success or rejection of technologies, and how have professionals involved perceived these shifts?

Working within one of these two frames, applicants must propose a concrete project, building on 6-9 months ethnographic fieldwork or equally substantial archival research and specifying which Scandinavian contexts, time period, central actors, field sites etc. they envision. Projects with emphasis on or comparison with Sweden or Norway are prioritized. The project already includes case studies of technologies for rats and wolves, which are therefore not prioritized. Applicants are encouraged to attach proposals for both project 1 and 2, if relevant (each max 4800 characters).

Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be based at the Centre for Sustainable Futures at the Saxo Institute, University of Copenhagen and must be willing to work in the center

on a day-to-day basis. Moreover, the candidate is expected to work closely together with the research team in the Tolerating Urban Animals project.
 

Research tasks include:

• Ethnographic fieldwork including interviews, participant observation, archival work etc.

• Qualitative analysis of ethnographic material and written source materials including transcription, coding and framing.

• Writing and co-authoring research articles in top-level international journals.

• Project presentations at national and international conferences and seminars

• Contribution to the development and progression of the project, including participating in relevant research networks in collaboration with the other researchers in the project.

• Developing future research agenda for the project and contributing to research applications.

• Administration tasks such as data management (organizing and archiving of data, sharing of data with research group members), contribution to project website, organizing of and participation in research group activities such as seminars, workshops and meetings.

• Public dissemination and sharing of knowledge into public domains.

Qualification requirements and assessment criteria
Employment as a postdoc requires academic qualifications at PhD level.

More information on careers at UCPH and the requirement for the different academic positions is available on: Career at The University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)

For more about postdoc positions and qualification requirements, see the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities: Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (ufm.dk)

The ideal candidate has a background in ethnology, anthropology, recent history, science and technology studies, or has extensive knowledge of more-than-human studies. Fluency in a Scandinavian language and historical and ethnographic fieldwork experience are prerequisites. Experience with public dissemination (e.g. podcast) is an advantage.

Applicants will primarily be assessed in relation to their research qualifications, including their publications, and their ability to conduct independent research and participate in research collaborations. In addition, the applicant’s project proposal(s) and research potential will be assessed in relation to the overall project focus described above.

Application
Applications must be submitted online in PDF or Word format. Click on the “Apply now” button at the bottom of this advertisement to apply.
Applications may be written in English or Scandinavian and must include the following attachments:  

1. Letter of motivation (max. 2 pages)
2. Project proposal(s) (max 4800 characters per proposal)
3. CV
4. Documentation of qualifications (exam certificates and PhD diploma) 
5. Complete publication list (attached publications must be marked with an asterisk). The list must be structured systematically and divided into the following categories:

• Peer-reviewed publications:
  • Monographs and anthologies
  • Articles in journals
  • Book chapters/anthology contributions, etc.
• Non-peer-reviewed publications:
  • Publications disseminating research findings, etc.

Applicants can attach a maximum of three publications (one chapter from PhD thesis, equals a publication). The publication dates must be clearly marked on the list. The selected publications must be uploaded as attachments and numbered 1-3. 

Only documentation in English, Danish, Swedish or Norwegian will be assessed.  

Applicants are invited to familiarize themselves with the faculty’s strategic landmarks here: Strategic landmarks – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)

Salary and terms of employment
Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The salary range starts at DKK 39,900 (EUR 530) + a 18,07 % contribution to the pension scheme. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.

The recruitment process
Once the deadline for applications has expired, the Head of Department will consider advice from the appointment committee and select applicants for assessment. All applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted. The Head of Department will then set up an expert assessment committee to consider the applications. The selected applicants will be informed who is serving on the committee. They will be offered the opportunity to comment on the committee’s assessment of their application before the appointment is announced.

Further information on the recruitment process at University of Copenhagen can be found here:  Recruitment process – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)

An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. For more on the diverse working place environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, see HR Excellence in Research – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)

International applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about these services as well as information on entering and working in Denmark here: For international researchers at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk)

Contact information
Information about the recruitment process is available from HR Sarah Lund, email: HR-soendre@adm.ku.dk, please refer to ID number: 211-2686/26-2I #2

Additional information about the position can be obtained from Professor Mikkel Bille, email: mbille@hum.ku.dk, tel. +45 35329480

The deadline for applications is 23:59 [CET] on 20 October 2026.  

Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline will not be considered. 

About the Position
You will become part of a busy and dynamic research environment, supporting researchers and administrative staff with a range of practical and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities
Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Booking travel arrangements and processing travel reimbursements
• Handling minor purchases and coordinating orders
• Participating in the planning and execution of events
• Administrative ad hoc tasks

We Expect That You

• Are enrolled in a higher education programme in Denmark
• Work in a structured manner and have a keen eye for detail
• Have good IT skills and are proficient in standard office software

We Offer

• An exciting student job in an international research environment
• Flexible working hours that can be adapted to your studies

Terms of Employment

Working hours are on average 8 hours a week. Employment is as HK Student under the applicable collective agreement for clerical staff, laboratory technicians and IT employees in the Danish state sector between the Ministry of Finance and Public Employees’ Organisations – The State Sector (OAO-S). You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish). 

The workplace is the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen.

Expected start date: 25 November 2026.

Application 

If you are interested in the position, please submit your electronic application, including attachments, via the UCPH Job Portal (click the “APPLY NOW” link at the bottom of the job posting). 

Your application must include: 

• Cover letter

• CV 

• Diploma(s) and academic transcripts or any other relevant supporting documents

The application deadline is 20 October 2026

The University wishes to reflect the diversity of the surrounding society and encourages all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. 

Further Information 

If you have any questions about the position, you are welcome to contact Administrative Coordinator Katrin Hjorth at khjorth@nbi.ku.dk.

The University of Copenhagen has established a new shared administrative organisation, which is still being implemented. This entails ongoing changes and developments in areas such as work processes and collaborative interfaces. 

The project
Loss of skeletal muscle mass during inactivity, ageing and disease contributes to frailty and impaired metabolic health. The project will investigate the mechanisms by which novel pharmacological compounds regulate skeletal muscle hypertrophy and insulin sensitivity. Specifically, it will:

• characterise acute and chronic drug effects on muscle signalling and metabolism across muscle types, and in engineered human muscle tissue;
• use inducible CRISPR/AAV-mediated muscle-specific gene targeting to identify the cellular targets mediating these effects;
• test whether the compounds protect muscle mass and insulin sensitivity during disuse-induced atrophy and speed recovery during reloading.

The project is part of an ongoing collaboration with industrial and academic partners, including Associate Professor Johan U. Lind (DTU), who works on 3D bioprinted human muscle.

Job description
You will lead the experimental work in the project with support from technicians and project students. Your main tasks will be to:

• plan and carry out mouse studies, including ex vivo muscle incubations, AAV-mediated gene targeting and a unilateral immobilisation/reloading model;
• perform molecular and metabolic analyses, such as immunoblotting, qPCR, glucose uptake, protein synthesis, histology and microscopy, and coordinate transcriptomic and phosphoproteomic analyses;
• work with engineered human muscle tissue in collaboration with DTU;
• publish and present results, and co-supervise students.
• Teaching within muscle biology and physiology

Qualifications
Required:

• a PhD in exercise or molecular physiology, molecular biology, biomedicine or a related field;
• hands-on experience with in vivo mouse models and skeletal muscle biochemistry;
• a strong publication record relative to career stage;
• fluent written and spoken English.

Desirable:

• experience with ex vivo muscle incubation, muscle glucose metabolism or insulin signalling;
• experience with CRISPR/AAV approaches, disuse or atrophy models, or receptor pharmacology;
• experience with omics data and/or advanced muscle cell culture;
• Danish/EU laboratory animal accreditation (FELASA functions A, B, D or equivalent).

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. 

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 39,900 DKK/approx. 5,300 EUR (August 2026 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18.07 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Application
Apply online via the link below. Please include:

1. a cover letter (max. 1 page) describing your motivation and relevant experience;
2. a CV, including education, experience and language skills;
3. a publication list;
4. a copy of your PhD diploma;
5. contact details for 2–3 references.

Application deadline: 20 October 2026 at 11:59 PM CET.

Interviews are expected to be held in November.

Contact
For questions regarding the postition, please contact Professor Thomas Elbenhardt Jensen, tejensen@nexs.ku.dk.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Til hjælp med denne opgave søger vi en effektiv studerende, der kan arbejde i gennemsnit 10 timer om ugen.

Om os
Virtual Learning Lab forsker i læring med immersive teknologier såsom virtuel og augmented reality samt kunstig intelligens. For at opnå en dybere og mere nuanceret forståelse af, hvordan mennesker tilegner sig viden, integrerer vi laboratoriebaseret forskning med eksperimentelle studier i autentiske undervisningsmiljøer. Særligt fokuserer vi på at afdække, hvordan, hvornår, hvorfor og hvilke målgrupper der opnår læringsmæssige fordele gennem undervisning med immersive teknologier samt kunstig intelligens. Forskningsteamet består af studentermedhjælpere, ph.d.-studerende, postdocs og professor Guido Makransky.

Arbejdsopgaver

Du ansættes som studerende HK ved Virtual Learning Lab og forventes at afsætte din arbejdstid hertil. I din rolle vil du blive superviseret af ph.d.-studerende, postdocs og professor Guido Makransky. Dine arbejdsopgaver vil primært omfatte at assistere med:
 

• Forberedelse og støtte til gennemførelse af eksperimenter eller undersøgelser
• Støtte til dataindsamling ved at tage ud på skoler med forskningsteamet og udføre eksperimenter i dagtimerne  

Dine kompetencer

• Interesse for krydsningsfeltet mellem psykologi, teknologi og kognitionsvidenskab
• Kendskab/interesse for kunstig intelligens teknologier
• Stærke kompetencer indenfor dataanalyse

Derudover lægger vi vægt på at du:  

• Har mulighed for at arbejde minimum 3 dage om ugen
• Har god ordenssans og kan holde overblik i krævende situationer
• Er pligtopfyldende
• Har gode skriftlige dansk- og engelske kundskaber

Vi tilbyder

En spændende og lærerig arbejdsplads, hvor der er potentiale for at udvikle sin forskningsmæssige færdigheder og profil med mulighed for supervision.

Ansættelsesforhold
Ansættelsen sker efter reglerne i Fællesoverenskomsten mellem Skatteministeriet og Offentlige Ansattes Organisationer - Det Statslige Område (OAO-S-fællesoverenskomsten) og efter Organisationsaftalen for Kontorfunktionærer, laboranter og It-medarbejdere (HK).

Timelønnen udgør minimum 145,73 kr. (1. august 2026-niveau). Du vil blive lønindplaceret på baggrund af tidligere ansættelser.

Det er en forudsætning for ansættelse, at du er indskrevet og aktiv studerende ved en videregående uddannelse.

Ansøgning mv.

Er du interesseret i stillingen, beder vi dig sende din ansøgning, cv, indskrivningsbevis samt karakterudskrift elektronisk nedenfor via www.jobportal.ku.dk så den er universitetet i hænde senest den 21. oktober 2026.

Universitetet ønsker at afspejle det omgivende samfund og opfordrer alle uanset personlig baggrund til at søge stillingen.

Yderligere spørgsmål

Spørgsmål til stillingen kan rettes til Guido Makransky, Gm@psy.ku.dk

Du kan læse mere om afdelingen på www.ku.dk

 Københavns Universitet har etableret en ny fælles administrativ organisering, som fortsat implementeres. Det indebærer løbende forandringer og udvikling af bl.a. arbejdsgange og samarbejdsflader

About us
At the Section of Microbiology, we are working to understand and exploit the immense functional diversity and adaptive potential of natural microbial communities using cutting-edge molecular techniques including high throughput DNA sequencing, cell-sorting, single-cell detection, and real time biofilm formation at the Bioflux centre.

Tasks
The position is for coordinating sequencing operations and laboratory workflows into a broader role combining service management, method development, data management, customer coordination, technical advisory functions, and platform administration.

Your tasks will include

• Managing sequencing service contracts, including coordination with internal and external stakeholders and follow-up on service delivery.
• Acting as the main contact person for sequencing platform providers and coordinating technical and operational matters related to the platforms.
• Developing and implementing new analytical protocols, including workflows for 16S sequencing and analysis using PacBio.
• Taking responsibility for sequencing data storage, organization, management, and accessibility.
• Performing and overseeing data cleaning and preparation as part of the sequencing and analysis workflow.
• Serving as the direct contact for external customers and collaborators, including coordination of sequencing requests, requirements, timelines, and technical questions.
• Developing, updating, and providing guidance on laboratory and sequencing protocols to ensure consistent procedures and quality.
• Providing technical advice to service users and colleagues on DNA-related techniques, sample preparation, sequencing requirements, and troubleshooting.

We expect

• A relevant Master's degree or equivalent academic qualification within, for example, microbiology, molecular biology, biotechnology, biochemistry, bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Practical experience with molecular biology and DNA-based laboratory methods, including DNA extraction, sample preparation, PCR, and sequencing workflows.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing technologies and preferably both short- and long-read sequencing approaches.
• Experience with or knowledge of amplicon sequencing, particularly 16S rRNA gene sequencing. Experience with PacBio sequencing is an advantage.
• Experience with sequencing data handling, quality control, organization, and management.
• Experience coordinating technical services, laboratory workflows, research infrastructure, platforms, or projects.
• The ability to advise researchers and service users on technical questions and translate scientific requirements into practical workflows.
• Good IT and data-management skills. Experience with bioinformatic workflows or sequencing-data analysis is an advantage.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

We offer
We offer an independent and varied position in an internationally oriented research environment where you will have the opportunity to contribute directly to the development and operation of sequencing services and research infrastructure.
You will work closely with researchers, technical staff, students, external collaborators, service users, and technology providers and will have opportunities to develop your expertise within sequencing technologies, laboratory and analytical workflows, data management, and research infrastructure management.

The Section of Microbiology provides a collaborative working environment with access to advanced technologies and research activities spanning microbial ecology, microbiomics, microbial interactions, environmental microbiology, and related areas.

Place of employment
The place of employment is at Section of Microbiology, Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of salary and employment
The position is full-time with an average working time of 37 hours per week. The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 1 year. The starting date is 1 December 2026 or by agreement.

Employment will be as Special Consultant under The Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning Academics in the state sector concluded between the Danish Ministry of Finance and Akademikerne (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). There will be an opportunity to negotiate supplements based on qualifications. You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish). 

Your application
If you are interested in the position, please submit your electronic application, including attachments, via the UCPH Job Portal (click the “APPLY NOW” link at the bottom of the job posting). 
Your application should include:

• Letter of application addressing the requirements (max. one page).
• Curriculum Vitae
• A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education

Application deadline is 22 October 2026.

Interviews will take place week 43-44.

The University of Copenhagen seeks to reflect society and encourages applications irrespective of personal background.

Further questions

Any questions about the position may be directed to Professor. Søren Johannes Sørensen, sjs@bio.ku.dk.   

The University of Copenhagen has established a new shared administrative structure, which is still being implemented. This entails ongoing changes and development of, among other things, work processes and areas of collaboration.

About us
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) is establishing a talented and diverse international team to create a cutting-edge quantum programme in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. At the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where the formulation of Quantum Mechanics was born 100 years ago, we aim to establish an international quantum computing programme, generously funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, that will drive research and innovations at multiple levels - from developing scalable quantum processor technologies to solutions for the quantum-classical control and readout interface, and all the way to quantum algorithms and applications.  The long-term mission of the programme is to develop fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware and quantum algorithms that solve life-science-relevant chemical and biological problems.

Tasks
We are seeking an experienced nanofabrication process expert to our wafer-based nanofabrication team. Working closely with Platform Integration and Fabrication Tools Development teams, you will work with the development of fabrication processes for wafer-based components for our quantum processors. The scope of responsibility centres on device fabrication and quality control, along with data tracking & analysis. The position requires a high degree of cross-functional collaboration and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development of advanced fabrication processes in close partnership with Tools Development, Characterization, and Quantum Platform Integration teams.
• Design and implement comprehensive in-process work streams, including technical protocols, testing standards, and quality specifications.
• Analyze correlations between process parameters and metrology data to refine and stabilize fabrication outcomes.
• Monitor process capability and track variations to identify, lead, and support initiatives that enhance manufacturing excellence.
• Enable Future Technologies: Actively contribute to the development of new tooling and hardware that enables cutting-edge fabrication capabilities.
• Evaluate new process requirements against current capabilities to perform risk assessments and provide accurate yield estimations.

Qualifications

• Masters/Ph. D in material science, electronics, physics or related.
• 2+ years’ experience in microelectronics or MEMS.
• Experience in nanofabrication techniques including electron beam and optical lithography, dry and wet etching methods, and thin film deposition.
• Proficient in data tracking and analysis methods (e.g., six sigma concepts).
• Ability to assume a technical leadership role while driving an innovative culture and growth mindset.

We offer:
Life in Denmark is supported with strong social services (free universal healthcare, free/subsidised language courses, paid parental leave, subsidised day care institutions and excellent public schools). Our work culture is very egalitarian and prioritises work life balance. Dual career families are the norm, and workplaces offer flexibility to support everyone in having both an exciting career and good family time. Danish cities are known for having excellent infrastructure, for example through widespread bike path networks. We can also offer a thriving food-scene, excellent museums, and beautiful natural scenery.

Terms of salary and employment
The employment and salary are made in accordance with the Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning academics in the state sector concluded between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

The employment will be as an academic employee and the salary is based on seniority. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. The working time are 37 hours per week on average. The working hours are flexible.

The position is limited to 9 November 2029 and the appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance.

Your application

If you find the job interesting, please send an electronic application with attachment via Jobportalen (click on the link "Apply Now" at the bottom of the post) no later than 22 October 2026.

Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. 

Please include

• Curriculum vitae, including a short cover letter.
• Diplomas (master’s/Ph.D. degree or equivalent)
• Publication list (if relevant)
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers (if relevant).

The University of Copenhagen seeks to reflect society and encourages applications irrespective of personal background.

Further questions

Any questions about the position may be directed to Sangeeth Kallatt, sangeeth.kallatt@nbi.ku.dk.

The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen – or SCIENCE – is Denmark's largest science research and education institution with 4,000 employees and 9,700 Bachelor and Master's students in 12 departments. The Faculty has an annual budget of DKK 3 billion.

Learn more about The Faculty of Science at www.science.ku.dk

The Assistant Professor should have a strong background in Adaptive and Innate Immunity and its role in inflammatory diseases including allergy and autoimmunity.

Information on the department can be found at: https://sic.ku.dk/  

Our research
The Allergic Inflammation Group analyses the development of allergic diseases including atopic dermatitis, asthma, rhinitis and food allergy and tries to elucidate the genetic, cellular and molecular mechanisms of sensitisation. The group values teamwork and an interdisciplinary approach to discovery and has extensive local and international networks. We are a diverse team of researchers with interests in several areas but bound by an excitement to understand the basic principles of immune function.

Your job

The role of Assistant Professor is very important for the team. We are looking for someone who has knowledge in our core areas of research and someone that can contribute to the team environment in several ways including in implementing independent research projects and in contributing to those of others in the group. The applicant should have led research projects in the past and demonstrate an ability to lead new diverse teams of researchers. A broad expertise in cellular and molecular immunology in the laboratory would be beneficial.  

The assistant professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• research, including publication/academic dissemination duties
• research-based teaching
• sharing knowledge with students as part of the Masters education program
• participation in formal pedagogical training programme for assistant professors

Profile
Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Find information about each criterion here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit.

Furthermore, we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following skills and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• You have a PhD in Immunology
• You are highly experienced in mouse models of skin and lung inflammation, flow cytometry, confocal microscopy and other immunohistochemistry techniques.
• You have an active interest in allergy, autoimmunity, microbial influences on disease
• You have pre- and postgraduate teaching experience within Immunology.
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
• Excellent English skills written and spoken
• A strong publication record and record of presenting your work at national and international meetings.
• Other basic lab techniques including ELISAs, cloning, RNA isolation and qPCR.

Desirable experience and skills:

• Mouse models of infection including nematode infection, bacteria, viruses, and natural infectious models.
• Experience in teaching and mentorship
• Experience with grant applications

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Centre, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and access to state-of-the-art flow cytometry facilities, a core imaging facility, single cell and spatial RNA-Sequencing facilities and a large animal facility, which operates at several barrier levels.

Terms of employment

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The start date is January 1, 2027 or as soon as possible.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 39,993 DKK/approx. 5,350 EUR (August 2026 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18.07 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact Jonathan Coquet, jonathan.coquet@sund.ku.dk; www.sund.ku.dk

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (Max. one page)
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do
4. List of publications
5. Teaching portfolio (If applicable)

Deadline for applications: 22 October 2026, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

The applicant will be working towards understanding the role of T cells in allergic diseases. 

Information on the department can be found at: https://sic.ku.dk/  

Our research
The Allergic Inflammation Group analyses the development of allergic diseases including atopic dermatitis, asthma, rhinitis and food allergy and tries to elucidate the genetic, cellular and molecular mechanisms of sensitisation. The group values teamwork and an interdisciplinary approach to discovery and has extensive local and international networks. We are a diverse team of researchers with interests in several areas but bound by an excitement to understand the basic principles of immune function.

Your job
The Coquet group is dedicated to understanding the basic functions of T helper cells in immunological disorders including allergies. In the past, we have relied greatly on mouse models of disease to decipher critical features of pathogenic immune responses. An interest for our group has been to understand how T helper cells differentiate in response to allergens, and how their gene expression and metabolic requirements change over time and tissue location.

A key question for this postdoctoral position is to explore the clonality of the CD4 T cell response to allergens using mouse models and human samples. We wish to map clonality of CD4 T cells to identify any putative patterns in repertoire usage, define new allergenic peptide epitopes and develop tools for peptide-specific T cell detection. To address these questions, we will lean on our expertise in flow cytometry, single cell RNA-Sequencing, mouse models of allergic disease and require new peptide screening platforms to be developed in the lab.

This project will require interdisciplinary approaches, which will be facilitated by the group’s strong international network of collaborators and an emphasis on teamwork.

Your job
We strive for someone that can implement big picture projects and work together with people of different backgrounds and with different skill sets. The applicant would be expected to perform sophisticated wet lab experiments, have considerable expertise in mouse models of allergy, conceptualise novel questions in the field of allergies and develop new experimental approaches to probe T cell functions. Specific tasks would include but are not limited to:

Animal experimentation and mouse models of allergy; RNA-Sequencing (bulk and single cell) and computational analysis downstream– with the help of the core facility at the centre; processing of mouse lung/skin tissues and analysis by multiparameter flow cytometry and immunohistochemistry; data analysis and presentations at group, local and international meetings.

Establishment of peptide and TCR screening platforms for epitope discovery and associated validations. Development of new tetrameric reagents using available soluble MHCs. To facilitate the human aspects of the project, the lab has great clinical contacts in the region.

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• You have a PhD in a field of medical sciences including immunology, molecular biology or genetics.
• You are highly experienced in mouse models of allergy, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, mouse/human tissue sample preparation and analysis.
• You have an active interest in allergies, T helper cells, cytokines, innate and adaptive immune crosstalk.
• Adept in cloning and next generation sequencing.
• Proficient communication skills and an ability to work in teams.
• Excellent English skills.

Desirable experience and skills:

• Experience in research communication, demonstrable by a track record of publications, oral/poster presentations, fellowships or grants awarded.
• Experience/knowledge of single cell and bulk RNA-Seq data analysis.
• Experience/knowledge in cloning, retro/lentivirus production and transduction of T cells.   

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the LEO Foundation Skin Immunology Research Centre, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and access to state-of-the-art flow cytometry facilities, a core imaging facility, single cell and spatial RNA-Sequencing facilities and a large animal facility, which operates at several barrier levels.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 39,993 DKK/approx. 5,350 EUR (August 2026 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact Jonathan Coquet, jonathan.coquet@sund.ku.dk ; www.sund.ku.dk

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications.

Deadline for applications: 22 October 2026, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Start date is expected to be January 1st, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project
As PhD student, you will investigate the mechanisms by which biocompatible Fe-, Mn- and Zn-based nanozymes are taken up, transported and function within plants under drought stress. The work will focus on advanced imaging of nanozyme localization and cellular interactions using LA-ICP-TOF-MS, TEM-EDX and confocal microscopy, combined with analyses of ROS scavenging and oxidative stress responses. You will evaluate how nanozyme treatments influence drought tolerance in climate chamber and field experiments. The project aims to generate fundamental knowledge on nanozyme behaviour in plants and support the development of safe, effective nano-enabled strategies for improving crop resilience to drought.

Who are we looking for?
We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious PhD candidate with a strong interest in the interface between plant science, nanotechnology and advanced imaging. The candidate should hold a Master's degree in Plant Science, Biology, Agricultural Science, Nanoscience, Biotechnology or a related discipline. The successful candidate will investigate the uptake, transport and intracellular behavior of biocompatible nanozymes in plants exposed to drought stress. It is a clear advantage if you have hands-on experience with LA-ICP-TOF-MS, TEM-EDX and confocal microscopy, as well as knowledge of reactive oxygen species (ROS) dynamics and general plant stress physiology. The candidate should be enthusiastic about interdisciplinary research and willing to work across the fields of plant biology, analytical chemistry and nanotechnology. The candidate is expected to be independent, collaborative and curious, and to contribute actively to an international research environment involving close collaboration between group members.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?
As PhD student in the project, you will join the Plant Nutrition Research Group (www.husted-lab.com) at the University of Copenhagen, an internationally recognized and interdisciplinary research environment working at the interface between plant nutrition, analytical chemistry and nanotechnology. The group conducts both fundamental and applied research aimed at improving nutrient use efficiency, crop resilience and the sustainability of agricultural production systems. We place strong emphasis on maintaining a friendly, collaborative and supportive working atmosphere, where team members openly share knowledge, ideas and expertise. We believe that excellent science is best achieved through dedicated teamwork, mutual respect and a positive working environment that supports both scientific excellence and personal development. As PhD student, you will receive close scientific mentorship, access to world-class infrastructure and the opportunity to contribute to pioneering research addressing some of the major challenges facing future agriculture, including drought resilience, nutrient efficiency and climate adaptation of crops.

Principal supervisor is Professor Søren Husted, Department of plant and Environmental Sciences, Email shu@plen.ku.dk.

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The PhD programme
A three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.

Getting into a position on the regular PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. plant science, plant nutrition. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

Responsibilities and tasks in both PhD programmes

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
• Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Relevant publications
• Relevant work experience
• Other relevant professional activities
• Curious mind-set with a strong interest in plant science, nanotechnology and advanced imaging
• Good language skills

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Application and Assessment Procedure

 Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. Your motivation for applying for the specific PhD project
3. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
4. Original diplomas for Bachelor or Master and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
5. Publication list (if possible)
6. Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 23 October 2026, 23:59 GMT+2.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above-mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week 45 and 46 2026.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

[General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/].

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position. 

The main role of the conservator is to assist the Conservation Unit with planning and undertaking varied object treatments, packing, transport, and installation of the many new exhibitions for the new museum project.

About Us
The Natural History Museum Denmark is the national museum for nature and contains more than 14 million objects of preserved animals, plants, fossils and minerals. Natural history museums have never been more important for monitoring the impact of climate change and the direct human threat to plant and animal life.

We are currently building a new Danish national museum for nature. One big museum site in the Botanical Garden at the center of Copenhagen will host state-of-the-art laboratories, outstanding research collections, new public galleries, and combined facilities for programming, education, and citizen science. Over the next few years, the museum aims to change the way people think about and use natural history museums.

Primary focus of the Conservation Unit has been to conserve, prepare and install various objects for the new public galleries which are currently being developed in connection with the build of a new national Natural History Museum. Currently, seven exhibition core groups are developing the content of the new permanent galleries, which are planned to open to the public in March 2027. The exhibitions will cover all areas of geology, botany and zoology.

Responsibilities for the Conservators include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Head of Conservation Unit with day-to-day management of the conservation lab, and scheduling of object treatments as required by the exhibition groups.
• Assisting the wider museum with preventive conservation needs and advice.
• Investigation, planning and undertaking conservation treatments on a variety of natural history collection types.
• Writing conservation reports for objects, including detailed photography.
• Organising and supervising projects for interns, volunteers and collections assistance were required.
• Overseeing the packing and transport of objects and assisting in the final installation of objects into the permanent galleries.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Education as conservator or equivalent academic degree combined with equivalent experience.
• Documented work experience from the Conservation Unit at the Natural History Museum of Denmark.
• Documented work experience related to exhibitions at the Natural History Museum of Denmark.
• Knowledge of all aspects of remedial conservation of natural history objects (including taxidermy, skeletal preparations, paleontological and fluid preparations) and preventive conservation expertise. It is an advantage if you are highly specialised in one of these areas.
• Ability to independently investigate and develop new specimen preparation methods.
• Good communication and writing skills, both general but particularly on technical issues.
• As a minimum fluent in English (written and spoken).
• A demonstrable interest in and enthusiasm for science communication and experience of sharing content via multiple social networks will be an advantage.’

Terms of salary and employment
The employment and salary is made in accordance with the Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning academics in the state sector concluded between the Ministry of Finance and AC (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations).

Employment will be as academic employee. The salary is based on seniority. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. The working time are 37 hours per week on average. The working hours are flexible.

You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

The University of Copenhagen has established a new shared administrative structure, which is still being implemented. This entails ongoing changes and development of, among other things, work processes and areas of collaboration.

Additional information
More information about the position can be obtained from the Head of Conservation Unit, Anastasia van Gaver anastasia.gaver@snm.ku.dk

More general information about the Natural History Museum Denmark is available from our website www.snm.ku.dk.

Your application
If you find the job interesting, please send an electronic application with attachment via Jobportalen (click on the link "Apply Now" at the bottom of the post) no later than 23 October 2026.

Interviews will take place end of October.

The University of Copenhagen seeks to reflect society and encourages applications irrespective of personal background.

Description of the scientific environment

The Andersen-Colombani group at the Department of Biology, University of Copenhagen, is recruiting a Assistant to work on a 2-year project aiming at understanding the physiological role of TNFR signaling in controlling metabolism and behavior using Drosophila Melanogaster as a model organism. The position is available to start on the 1st of January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The group is housed in the section of Cell and Neurobiology at the Department of Biology (https://www.biocenter.ku.dk/).

Project Description

The pathological functions of tumor necrosis factors (TNFs) have received considerable attention in the last two decades due to its implication in driving metabolic diseases associated with chronic inflammatory conditions, such as cancers and type 2 diabetes (T2D). Despite the undisputable role of TNF in promoting T2D, anti-TNF clinical trials on humans with obesity-related T2D have produced conflicting results, suggesting that anti-TNF therapy might have adverse effects targeting homeostasis-promoting TNF functions. Nevertheless, the physiological/beneficial functions of TNF remain largely unexplored. Due to the genetic amenability of Drosophila and a simplified fly TNF-TNF receptor (TNFR) system, flies provide an excellent model for studying the physiological functions of TNF. The advertised project explores the role of TNF/TNFRs in maintaining systemic energy homeostasis and controlling feeding behavior and the complex role that TNF signaling plays in adapting metabolism and behavior to environmental stressors.

We are seeking highly motivated candidates with a PhD in Biology or a related field, postdoctoral experience, and a strong background in Drosophila gut physiology, behavioural biology, and genetic approaches.

The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within genetics and physiology. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties

Principal supervisors:

Dr. Ditte Andersen, Department of Biology, Cell and Neurobiology section, ditte.andersen@bio.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 27 85 30 22

Dr. Julien Colombani, Department of Biology, Cell and Neurobiology section, julien.colombani@bio.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 27 84 76 66.

Qualifications/Selection criteria

• Applicants should hold a PhD degree in Biology
• Having prior experience with the Drosophila model and Genetics is essential
• Having a solid background in metabolism and behavior is an advantage
• Strong motivation and very good scientific skills are essential
• Having demonstrated the ability to conduct high-impact research
• Having shown the ability to attract external funding is an advantage
• Teaching qualifications are not mandatory, but teaching and supervision experience will be considered.

Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf .

Further information on the Department can be found on the Department of Biology website.

The position is open from 01.01.2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications - please describe and document:
  • Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 24 October 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0600/26-2A

The position is a full-time fixed-term appointment for a minimum of 2.25 years (27 months) with potential for extension for a maximum of 3.25 years (39 months). The final contract duration and the specific level of appointment (Postdoc or Assistant Professor) are contingent upon the candidate’s profile and the Department’s specific teaching requirements. While the project secures a minimum of 2.25 years of research-focused employment, any appointment beyond this period—as well as the offer of an Assistant Professor title is subject to a match between the candidate's profile and the Department’s specific teaching needs.

The starting date is 1 March 2027 (or as soon as possible thereafter).

The Research Project
TRUST-AI is a four-year, IRFD-funded project (6.3 million DKK) dedicated to delivering critical insights into the responsible implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the public sector. The project aims to guide AI transformations that build and secure citizen trust in public services.

While existing research often focuses on individual-level predictors of trust, TRUST-AI shifts the focus to the AI system itself. We examine how citizen trust is affected by specific AI characteristics—such as accuracy, transparency, and stated purpose—and by particular application modes (such as the distribution of human-AI authority and the specific decision tasks and policy domains to which it is deployed). Furthermore, the project tests concrete strategies for earning citizen trust through targeted information and framing cues.

Methodologically, the project employs large-scale experimental studies, including survey-embedded and field experiments. Our goal is to provide foundational knowledge that translates into both high-impact publications in top-tier public administration, political science, and general social science journals, and actionable policy recommendations for the public sector.

The project team consists of the PI, a Co-PI, a Co-I, a Research Assistant, and an international advisory network of leading scholars.

Job Description
As a core member of the TRUST-AI team, you will actively contribute to a collaborative research agenda while having the opportunity to develop your own independent research profile.
Key responsibilities include:

• Developing, designing, coordinating, and implementing advanced survey-experimental studies in collaboration with the project team.
• Authoring and co-authoring high-quality research papers for submission to leading international journals.
• Presenting findings at international conferences.
• Actively participating in the project’s intellectual life and the broader research environment at the Department.

Additional tasks may include contributions to popular dissemination (e.g., reports, op-eds, or talks for public stakeholders). For contracts exceeding the minimum duration (27 months), teaching responsibilities will be included. The specific load and subject areas will be negotiated based on departmental teaching needs and the candidate’s expertise.

Your Qualifications
Applicants must hold (or be close to completing) a PhD in Political Science, Public Administration, or a related field. The PhD must be awarded prior to the start date. In addition, selection will be based on the following criteria:

• Research Interest: Demonstrated interest or research experience in attitude formation, public sector digitalization, and/or AI integration.
• Methodological Expertise: Strong quantitative skills, specifically in experimental methods, survey design, and causal inference.
• Publication Experience: An emerging track record of publications in international scientific journals (commensurate with career stage).
• Drive and Collaborative Spirit: The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a highly collaborative research team.
• Communication: Excellent proficiency in spoken and written English.

Familiarity with the Danish public sector and/or Danish language proficiency is considered an advantage but is not a requirement.

Your Opportunities
The position offers a range of attractive opportunities for the candidate, including:

• Membership in a vibrant, ambitious, and supportive research team with excellent opportunities for intellectual development and mentoring as part of a high-profile, IRFD-funded project with significant societal impact.
• Funding for data collection and conference attendance, as well as opportunities for developing a strong international research network.
• Being part of a stimulating and internationally recognized research environment at one of Europe’s leading departments of political science—with flexible working conditions and a supportive workplace culture in the heart of Copenhagen.

The Department of Political Science
The Department of Political Science at the University of Copenhagen is a top-ranked European department, offering a vibrant, collegial, and pluralist academic working environment. We house roughly 75 faculty members and 25 PhD students. You will be affiliated with the Public Administration and Policy Research Section, which provides a highly relevant and supportive intellectual home for this project.
For more information on the Department, please consult: https://politicalscience.ku.dk/about/

Salary and Terms of Employment
Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).
The salary range for postdoctoral positions starts at DKK 39,900/approximately EUR 5,300 + an 18.07 % pension contribution. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.

You can find further information about the qualification requirements for postdoctoral positions here.

Recruitment Process
Information on the recruitment process at the University of Copenhagen can be found here: Recruitment process.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. To learn more about our diverse workplace and our participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, please visit: HR Excellence in Research.

International Applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about our services at: For international researchers at the University of Copenhagen.

Contact Information
For additional information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Mogens Jin Pedersen at email: mp@ifs.ku.dk.

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR South at hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk. Please refer to ID number: 211-2643/26-2I.

How to Apply
Please submit your application online. To apply, please click on the "Apply now" icon at the bottum of this page. The application must be written in English, and include the following attachments in PDF or Word format:

• Cover letter, including the candidate’s motivation and a brief outline of suggested research contribution to the project (max 1,000 words).
• Curriculum Vitae, including a complete publication list, conference presentation list, and overview of teaching experience. As an option, the CV may include the names of up to two potential academic references.
• Documentation: Diplomas for Master’s and PhD degrees. If the PhD is not yet awarded, please specify the expected date of submission and/or defense in the CV.
• Publications: Up to two selected articles (published or unpublished). The selected articles must be uploaded as attachments and marked with an asterisk (*) on the publication list.

The application deadline is 25 October 2026 at 23:59 CET.

Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

NIVI Research is embedded in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

Background
The Novo Nordisk Foundation Initiative for Vaccines and Immunity (NIVI), launched in December 2023, has a unique mission to harness airway immunity through innovative vaccine research and development to prevent airborne epidemics. NIVI has two parts:

• NIVI Research (NIVI-R): A state-of-the-art research center anchored to the University of Copenhagen, Department of Immunology and Microbiology (www.isim.ku.dk).
• NIVI Development (NIVI-D): A company that focuses on translational sciences and advancing vaccine development.

NIVI-R conducts scientific research, while NIVI-D works to quickly turn that research into new vaccine candidates. NIVI-D accelerates clinical trials (phases 1 and 2) and ensures a smooth transition to partners for later stages of development.

By connecting science, innovation, clinical trials, regulatory processes, and product development, NIVI aims to streamline the journey from research to real-world vaccines.

Who are we?
The Human Organoid facility is a newly established research team within NIVI-R. It conducts independent research projects and runs a Human Organoid facility as a core resource for the research center. We primarily work with upper respiratory and immune organoids, which closely replicate human immune responses to pathogens and vaccines (Wagar, L. et al. Nature Medicine, 2021; Chen, X. & Ghanizada, M. et al. Nature Immunology, 2025). The team's research focus aligns with NIVI-R's overall goal of enhancing our understanding of human immune response and airway immunity. In addition, we will serve as a human organoid facility that collaborates closely with other groups at NIVI-R while continuing to develop organoid systems. The Human Organoid facility has approximately 5 members and is led by Mustafa Ghanizada, MD.

Homepage:

If you want to learn more, please visit: www.isim.ku.dk and https://nivi.ku.dk/

Work assignments:
The work assignments in the facility are:

• Develop, establish, and maintain iPSC-based human cell and organoid models.
• To independently perform predefined research projects using iPSC-derived cell types, organoid models, and other human cell-based systems to address research questions related to human immunity, infection, and airway biology.
• To develop, optimize existing protocols, and experiment with new organoid models.
• To train people in organoid culture work and basic assays.
• To plan and perform experiments in collaboration with the other NIVI-R groups.
• To manage the organoid facility (e.g., overview of human sampling cohort, tissue processing, and experiment planning).

Much of the daily work is done independently. The successful candidate will be expected to plan and prioritize activities, coordinate with the facility team and collaborating research groups, troubleshoot unexpected challenges, and implement new experimental workflows.

We are looking for a staff scientist with the following competencies and experience:

• A person with strong knowledge of cell biology, or a closely related field, with an interest in applying human model systems to understand airway immune responses and respiratory infections.
• A person with at least 3 years of documented laboratory experience in advanced human cell culture, preferably involving iPSCs, human primary cells, or tissue-derived models.
• Hands-on experience with iPSC culture and/or iPSC-derived cell models, including experience with maintaining, expanding, differentiating, and characterizing iPSCs and/or iPSC-derived cells.
• Experience with organoid culture and/or developing 3D human models would be highly beneficial but not required.
• Experience with cellular and immunological assays, including immunostaining/imaging, cryo-sectioning, flow cytometry, ELISA, and similar methods.
• Demonstrated ability to independently design, plan, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret experiments.
• Experience in developing, optimizing, and establishing new experimental protocols, with a systematic approach to troubleshooting and improving reproducibility.
• Experience working with high-dimensional data and the ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate complex experimental datasets.
• An interest in human organoid models and human immunology.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an independent, collaborative mindset to support the mission.
• Experience in training and supervising students, lab technicians, or junior researchers, as well as in laboratory or facility management.
• You have a high degree of drive and pro-activeness with the ability to respond effectively to new tasks and changing priorities in a dynamic, project-driven research environment.
• You are a team player, goal-oriented, and have an innovative mindset, which allows you to put forth new ideas and make them practical.
• Ability to organize, plan, and execute administrative and organizational tasks independently, including experimental planning, scheduling, documentation, resource management, and prioritization of competing activities.

Qualifications:
Education should be at Master of Science level or equivalent, preferably with a PhD in stem cell biology, cell biology, immunology, or a related field. You must have documented experience in advanced cell culture techniques. Your approach to the position should integrate independent research and the facility's services to foster collaboration with other NIVI-R research groups and their experiments.

We offer:

• Unique opportunities to become part of a solid new research program.
• International and stimulating workplace in constant development, working with the newest human organoid models under strong international leading collaborations.
• A versatile and exciting job with many challenges and a big influence on how the job is organized.
• A job that combines both part-time research and part-time facility management.
• A job with opportunities for participation in meetings/courses where relevant.
• A job where we constantly develop the facility with new protocols (e.g., optimize current organoid models and develop new).
• A job that offers flexibility.
• A job in a coherent group with an informal and relaxed work environment.
• Great infrastructure facilities located in central Copenhagen, Denmark.

Salary and terms of employment: 
The employment as an academic research officer/staff scientist is a full-time position (37 hours per week) for 3 years starting 1 January 2027. Employment will be under The Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning Academics in the state sector concluded between the Danish Ministry of Finance and Akademikerne (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). There will be an opportunity to negotiate supplements based on qualifications. You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish). The applicable pension contribution will be in accordance with the relevant collective agreement.

Application:
Your application should be in English and include:

• Letter of motivation addressing the requirements (max. one page)
• Curriculum Vitae (including 2 references)
• Publications list
• A certified/signed copy of the certificate(s) of education

Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply Now” below. 
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the above-mentioned requirements.

Application deadline: 25 October 2026

The University wishes to reflect the diversity of the surrounding society and encourages all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. 

Questions:
For further information regarding the position, please contact Mustafa Ghanizada, MD, by email at m.ghanizada@sund.ku.dk

The University of Copenhagen has established a new shared administrative organizational structure, which is currently being implemented. This entails ongoing changes and the development of, among other things, workflows and interfaces for collaboration. 

The assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within DNA-stabilized Noble metal cluster-based emitters. To a limited extent this may also include performance of other duties.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.

General criteria apply to the appointment of Assistant Professors at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organizational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

For Assistant professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf.

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here

Further information on the Department can be found on https://chem.ku.dk/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Tom Vosch.

Profile
Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Find information about each criterion here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit.

Furthermore, we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following skills and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• You have a PhD in Chemistry
• You are highly experienced in DNA-AgNC synthesis, purification, crystallization and spectroscopic characterization
• You have an active interest in unraveling the structure of DNA-AgNCs
• You have pre- and postgraduate teaching experience within chemistry
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
• Excellent English skills written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills:

• mass-spectrometry
• x-ray diffraction

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Department of Chemistry, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories

The position is open from 01/03/2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment
The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications - please describe and document:
  • Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 25 October 2026, 23:59 GMT +2.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews/trial lectures will be held from 16 November 2026.

The position concerns pharmacological studies of an important regulator of synaptic plasticity in the mammalian brain.

Information about the research group and work place can be found at the lab (Wellendorph lab) and department (www.drug.ku.dk) websites.

Our research
Our lab is devoted to understanding brain mechanisms involving the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) and its metabolite GHB (γ-hydroxybutyric acid) via their actions on their respective targets, including CaM-responsive kinase CaMKIIa. We use biochemical and pharmacological analyses in cells, tissues and whole organisms to elucidate the role of GHB and GABA targets in brain dysfunction. 

The lab spans over many different techniques and backgrounds, making it a highly interdisciplinary work environment. In the group we value social interaction, openness and teamwork, with room for ambition and scientific excitement.

Your job
This specific postdoc project seeks to characterize the neuropharmacology of the target CaMKIIa using in-house generated compounds. This entails studies in vivo in mice as well as tissue- and cell-based biochemical and pharmacological analyses. We are looking for a postdoc with a strong basis in neuropharmacology particularly in vivo studies in mice and who can combine biochemistry, neuroscience and pharmacology. Your tasks will include planning and execution of in vivo experiments, primary neuron experiments and biochemical and pharmacological assays. This entails a curiosity for science and a systematic approach to doing research and exploring new ideas. In addition to doing research, it is expected that you supervise students and engage in departmental teaching according to norms (currently 100 hours of total teaching per year).

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and qualifications:

Required qualifications and skills:

• You hold a PhD in pharmacology or neuroscience
• Specific experience with stroke and neuroinflammation is a major advantage
• You are highly experienced in experimental in vivo pharmacology and have a track record to support it
• You have FELASA accreditation and previous experience with planning and performing mouse studies
• You are an ambitious individual who works independently and possess a critical mind-set
• You can document competences in supervision and university-level teaching
• You possess strong communication and English skills, and an ability to work in teams

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, Pharma Campus, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and core facilities for in vivo and in vitro work.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is Jan 1, 2027 or after agreement.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 35,000 DKK/approx. 4,700 EUR (October 2021 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact Petrine Wellendorph, pw@sund.ku.dk.

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications.

Deadline for applications: October 25, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held in weeks 47-48.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Institut for Klinisk Medicin (IKM) er et stort og komplekst institut med en særlig position i krydsfeltet mellem universitet og sundhedsvæsen. Vi skaber ny medicinsk indsigt og uddanner morgendagens læger. En væsentlig del af instituttets aktiviteter foregår i tæt samspil med hospitaler og øvrige aktører i Region Øst, samtidig med at instituttet er en integreret del af Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet på Københavns Universitet.

Vi søger en sekretariatschef, der kan være med til at sikre en professionel og sammenhængende understøttelse af institutledelsen og samtidig bidrage aktivt til den fortsatte udvikling af instituttets organisation og sekretariat.

En central rolle tæt på forskning, uddannelse og sundhedsvæsen

Du bliver en del af en relativt ny institutledelse, som er i gang med at sætte retning for IKM og udvikle samarbejdet på tværs af instituttet. Her får du en tæt placering på beslutningerne og mulighed for at bidrage til en ledelseskultur præget af åbenhed, tillid, tydelighed og ansvar tæt på opgaven.

Du får et stort ledelsesrum og reel mulighed for at præge sekretariatets organisering, samarbejdsformer og prioriteringer. Sammen med medarbejderne skal du udvikle et fælles sekretariat, hvor kompetencer bringes i spil på tværs, og hvor der er tydelig retning, gode udviklingsmuligheder og et bæredygtigt arbejdsmiljø.

Vi tilbyder en arbejdsplads med en vigtig samfundsopgave, stor faglig spændvidde og korte veje til centrale beslutninger. Du kommer tæt på udviklingen af lægeuddannelsen, den kliniske forskning og samarbejdet mellem universitetet og sundhedsvæsenet. Læs mere om instituttet her.

En organisation i forandring

Instituttet står i de kommende år over for betydelige forandringer. IKM fik ny institutleder i foråret 2026 og har siden fået to nye viceinstitutledere. Den relativt nye institutledelse er i gang med at sætte retning for instituttet, udvikle samarbejdet på tværs og gentænke, hvordan sekretariatet bedst understøtter kerneopgaverne. Det sker samtidig med udviklingen af lægeuddannelsen, regionaliseringen, etableringen af Region Øst, nye samarbejdsflader og ændrede rammer for forskning, innovation og administration.

Sekretariatet

Sekretariatet består af cirka 12 medarbejdere, som understøtter instituttets opgaver inden for blandt andet uddannelse, ledelsesbetjening og tværgående administration. Sekretariatet arbejder tæt sammen med fakultetet, universitetets fælles administration og instituttets mange samarbejdspartnere. Institut for Klinisk Medicin hører under Det Sundhedsvidenskabelige Fakultet. Arbejdsstedets adresse er Blegdamsvej 3B, 2200 København N.

Opgaven

Som Sekretariatschef bliver du en del af institutledelsen og får en central rolle i at omsætte ledelsens prioriteringer til velfungerende administrativ praksis. Du får personaleansvar for instituttets cirka 12 administrative medarbejdere og bliver en tæt sparringspartner for institutlederen og tre viceinstitutledere.

En væsentlig del af opgaven er at skabe sammenhæng mellem institutledelsens beslutninger, sekretariatet og Universitetsadministrationen og sikre, at beslutninger omsættes til handling og følges til dørs.

Du skal blandt andet:

• understøtte institutlederen og institutledelsen strategisk og operationelt, herunder forberede beslutninger, skabe overblik og sikre opfølgning
• koordinere den daglige opgaveløsning i instituttets sekretariat og bidrage til klare prioriteringer og et velfungerende samarbejde på tværs
• sætte tydelig retning for sekretariatet og skabe gode rammer for medarbejdernes trivsel, faglige udvikling og samarbejde på tværs
• sikre sammenhæng mellem instituttets administrative områder, herunder særligt økonomi, HR og uddannelse
• understøtte instituttets omfattende undervisningsopgave og samtidig bidrage til udviklingen af den administrative understøttelse af forskning, innovation og øvrige aktiviteter
• fungere som et centralt bindeled mellem institutledelsen og relevante aktører på fakultetet og universitetet samt hospitaler og øvrige samarbejdspartnere i Region Øst
• repræsentere og koordinere IKM i relevante administrative og organisatoriske samarbejder med SUND, andre institutter og universitetets centrale administration
• drive større tværgående processer og udviklingsprojekter selvstændigt fra idé og analyse til implementering og opfølgning
• bidrage aktivt til udviklingen af instituttets organisation, arbejdsgange og administrative understøttelse i en periode med betydelige forandringer.

Rollen handler ikke alene om at administrere eksisterende processer. Vi søger en sekretariatschef, der sammen med institutledelsen kan udvikle sekretariatets organisering, styrke samarbejdet på tværs og sikre, at administrative indsatser understøtter instituttets strategiske retning.

Hvem er du?

Du har en relevant akademisk uddannelse og erfaring med ledelsesbetjening, personaleledelse og organisatorisk udvikling i en kompleks organisation. Erfaring fra universitetsverdenen, sundhedsvæsenet eller en anden politisk eller fagligt sammensat organisation er en fordel. Det vigtigste er, at du har nysgerrighed på både universitetets og sundhedsvæsenets logikker og kan omsætte den forståelse til tydelig ledelse, gode beslutningsprocesser og velfungerende administrativ understøttelse.

Vi lægger særligt vægt på, at du:

• kan bevæge dig sikkert mellem strategi og drift. Du håndterer konkrete problemstillinger, når det er nødvendigt, men kan samtidig løfte blikket, identificere sammenhænge og omsætte kompleksitet til prioriteringer, beslutninger og handling.
• er en erfaren og tydelig personaleleder, som skaber følgeskab gennem retning, tillid og reel interesse for medarbejdernes faglighed. Du kan lede gennem forandringer, prioritere trivsel og udvikling og samtidig sikre, at sekretariatets opgaver løses med kvalitet og sammenhæng.
• arbejder selvstændigt, tager ansvar og får processer til at bevæge sig fremad
• har stærke organisatoriske og analytiske kompetencer og kan skabe struktur i komplekse problemstillinger
• kan samarbejde med mange forskellige fagligheder og organisatoriske niveauer og opbygge stærke relationer
• kommunikerer klart og præcist – både mundtligt og skriftligt – og kan omsætte komplekse problemstillinger til beslutningsoplæg og tydelig kommunikation
• er nysgerrig, løsningsorienteret og i stand til at se muligheder ud over eksisterende organisatoriske rammer
• trives med forandring og kan være med til både at udvikle og implementere nye løsninger
• har interesse for teknologi og digitalisering og kan anvende moderne digitale værktøjer, herunder AI-værktøjer, til at styrke analyse, kommunikation, videndeling og effektive arbejdsgange i sekretariatet.
• har organisatorisk dømmekraft og kan navigere sikkert i et miljø med mange interessenter og forskellige hensyn.

Ansøgning, proces og ansættelsesvilkår

Du kan høre mere om stillingen ved at kontakte partner i Genitor Martin Isenbecker på Mail: mi@genitor.dk eller tlf: + 45 2565 9231.

Løn- og ansættelsesforhold
Ansættelse sker som chefkonsulent med personaleansvar efter gældende overenskomst mellem Finansministeriet og Akademikerne, herunder Protokollat om specialkonsulenter og chefkonsulenter på nyt lønsystem samt Protokollat om chefkonsulenter med personaleledelse. Der vil være mulighed for forhandling af tillæg efter kvalifikationer. Du kan læse mere om lønniveauer i staten på denne side. Der er tale om en tidsubegrænset fuldtidsstilling.

Forventet tiltrædelse den 1. januar 2027 eller snarest herefter.

Vi planlægger at holde 1. samtaler den 2. november og 2. samtaler den 13. november. Der vil i forbindelse med 2. samtalerne være en personlighedstest og en case.

Ansøgning
Er du interesseret i stillingen, skal du sende en elektronisk ansøgning bilagt CV og eksamensbevis via Jobportalen på universitetets hjemmeside (tryk på linket "Søg stillingen" nederst i opslaget), så vi har det senest 25. oktober 2026 kl. 23.59.

Københavns Universitet ønsker at afspejle det omgivende samfund og opfordrer derfor alle uanset personlig baggrund til at søge stillingen.

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Quantum Computing Programme (NQCP) is establishing a talented and diverse international team to create a cutting-edge quantum programme in the heart of Copenhagen, Denmark. At the Niels Bohr Institute, University of Copenhagen, where the formulation of Quantum Mechanics was born 100 years ago, we aim to establish an international quantum computing programme, funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation, that will drive research and innovations at multiple levels - from developing scalable quantum processor technologies to solutions for the quantum-classical control and readout interface, and all the way to quantum algorithms and applications.  The long-term mission of the programme is to develop fault-tolerant quantum computing hardware and quantum algorithms that solve life-science-relevant chemical and biological problems.

Job description

We are looking for a student assistant to take part of the experimental work in our quantum photonics lab. Together with the rest of the team, you will participate in the day-to-day operations, be responsible for maintaining equipment, and set up experiments.

Your tasks include:

• Write control software for experimental setups
• Develop measurement scripts
• Code review
• Maintain logging of key parameters
• Documentation
• Data analysis

Profile of the ideal candidate

We are looking for a candidate with as many of the skills below as possible:

• >3 years of experience with python or other programming language
• Knowledge of object-oriented programming
• Experience with electronics
• Can work independently and structured
• Can work in a team
• Can engage in day-to-day discussions about the needs of the lab
• Fluent in English

Terms of employment

Employment is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the collective agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the National Union of Student Instructors / Association of Danish Medical Students concerning student instructors at the universities, including the associated protocol.

The workload is expected to be 10-15h per week, but it is flexible and can be adjusted per you needs. Pay is based on the actual number of hours worked. A minimum of 10 working hours per week is guaranteed.

The hourly wage is 194,75 kr.

Appointment will be subject to receipt of a security clearance. 

This is a one-year fixed-term position. Starting from 1 December 2026 or as soon as possible.

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. Enrolment letter

Deadline for applications: 25.10.2026

Further information 

For further information please contact Peter Granum, peter.granum@nbi.ku.dk  

The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen – or SCIENCE – is Denmark's largest science research and education institution with 4,000 employees and 9,700 Bachelor and master students in 12 departments. The faculty has an annual budget of DKK 3 billion. 

Learn more about The Faculty of Science at www.science.ku.dk 

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/. 

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Ved Institut for Folkesundhedsvidenskab, er en række treårige eksterne lektorater ledige til besættelse pr. januar 2027 eller derefter. Som ekstern lektor vil du hovedsageligt skulle forestå undervisning på almenmedicinske kurser på bachelor- og kandidatuddannelsen i medicin.

Der kan efter nærmere aftale også blive tale om undervisning på øvrige kurser.

Som ekstern lektor skal du kunne tilrettelægge og gennemføre undervisning selvstændigt samt gennemføre dertilhørende eksaminer og andre evalueringer.

Du vil blive introduceret til undervisningens form og indhold af afdelingens kursusledere og blive tilbudt løbende supervision.

Stillingen er beskrevet i Bekendtgørelse om stillingsstruktur for videnskabeligt personale ved universiteter BEK nr. 1443 af 11/12/2019 og i Aftale om eksterne lektorer ved universiteter m.fl. under Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet.

Kvalifikationskrav

Kvalifikationskravet er kandidatniveau samt enten:

• Relevant praksiserfaring på højt niveau, der ikke er opnået gennem en universitær, videnskabelig ansættelse, eller
• Ansættelse i en videnskabelig hovedstilling på et andet universitet end Københavns Universitet
   

Undervisningsmæssige kvalifikationer indgår i bedømmelsen af ansøgerne.

Ansættes du i kraft af din relevante praksiserfaring, skal du have indgående, aktuel viden om fagets/fagområdets anvendelsesmuligheder. Det opnås gennem beskæftigelse inden for faget/fagområdet.

Da undervisningsmæssige kvalifikationer indgår i bedømmelsesgrundlaget, skal du medsende oplysninger om tidligere undervisningsvirksomhed.  Alle der underviser skal udarbejde og løbende vedligeholde et undervisningsportfolio.

Løn og øvrige ansættelsesvilkår

Løn og øvrige ansættelsesvilkår er i henhold til aftale mellem Skatteministeriet og AC om eksterne lektorer ved universiteter m.fl. under Uddannelses- og Forskningsministeriet.

Ansættelsen er tidsbegrænset til 3 år.

Det arbejdstimetal, der er forbundet med undervisningen, kan ikke overstige 500 timer årligt. Såfremt det af hensyn til undervisningens tilrettelæggelse eller gennemførelse er nødvendigt, kan arbejdstimetallet dog udgøre op til 780 timer årligt.

Timelønnen pr. arbejdstime er 314,49 kr. plus feriegodtgørelse (den faktiske timebetaling justeres med forberedelsesfaktor ift. den konkrete undervisning, f.eks. en faktor 3,5 for forelæsninger). 

Kontakt

Har du brug for yderligere oplysninger, kan du kontakte Frans Boch Waldorff på fransw@sund.ku.dk eller på 26223242. 

Procedure

Send ansøgning via linket nedenfor senest den 25. oktober 2026. Materiale modtaget efter dette tidspunkt vil ikke blive taget i betragtning.

Ansøgningen skal indeholde:

• En motiveret ansøgning
• CV
• Undervisningsportfolio (se dette link)
• Kandidat- og evt. ph.d.-bevis

Publikationer skal ikke medsendes.

Den videre proces

Efter ansøgningsfristens udløb udvælger den ansættelsesbemyndigede leder med rådgivning fra ansættelsesudvalget, hvilke ansøgere der skal bedømmes. Alle ansøgere får umiddelbart herefter besked om, hvorvidt deres ansøgning er gået videre til bedømmelse af en fagkyndig bedømmer. De udvalgte ansøgere orienteres om bedømmeren, og hver ansøger får lejlighed til at kommentere den del af bedømmelsen, som angår ansøgeren selv.  

Efter en prioritering af de kvalificerede ansøgere, afholdes der samtaler, hvorefter eventuel ansættelse tilbydes.

Der kan læses mere om rekrutteringsprocessen her.

Vi ønsker at afspejle det omgivende samfund og opfordrer alle interesserede til at søge stillingen.

We are seeking an experienced Proteomics Application Specialist (Special Consultant) to support and further develop PRI's clinical proteomics and single-cell proteomics pipelines.

Job description
The Proteomics Application Specialist will be an integral member of the PRI team and will play a key role in the development and operation of advanced proteomics applications and service pipelines, with particular emphasis on clinical proteomics and emerging single-cell workflows. The position involves planning, performing, analyzing, and documenting advanced proteomic experiments, as well as contributing to the development, optimization, and implementation of robust, reproducible, and scalable laboratory workflows. The successful candidate will work closely with the PRI team, particularly the Proteomics Service Manager, and will report directly to the PRI Director.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, execute, analyze, and document experiments within PRI's proteomics service pipelines.
• Support and further develop clinical proteomics and single-cell proteomics workflows.
• Perform sample preparation for proteomics analyses, including the processing of large-scale cohorts comprising thousands of samples.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automated sample preparation and liquid-handling platforms.
• Operate and support state-of-the-art LC-MS instrumentation and related proteomics technologies.
• Perform proteomics data analysis using specialized software and contribute to high-quality interpretation of experimental results.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate experimental documentation using electronic laboratory notebooks and project and sample management systems.
• Contribute to the development, validation, standardization, and continuous improvement of laboratory workflows.
• Support the implementation of scalable and reproducible processes to ensure high quality and efficiency across PRI's service activities.
• Collaborate with researchers, project partners, and PRI colleagues in an international and multidisciplinary environment.
• Contribute to the development of new applications and technologies relevant to PRI's research and service portfolio.
• Perform other relevant duties as required to support the activities and strategic development of PRI.

Qualifications
We are looking for a reliable, well-organized, and highly motivated scientist who is able to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment. The position requires flexibility, accuracy, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to high-quality laboratory work and service delivery.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A PhD degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, proteomics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, proteomics, or related laboratory techniques.
• Demonstrated experience with state-of-the-art LC-MS-based proteomics, including experience with Bruker timsTOF and Thermo Fisher Astral platforms.
• Experience with proteomics sample preparation and the handling of large-scale sample cohorts.
• Experience with automated liquid-handling platforms and laboratory automation.
• Experience with data analysis and specialized software relevant to mass spectrometry-based proteomics.
• Strong computer literacy, including experience with databases and laboratory/project management systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to independently plan and execute complex experimental workflows.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

The following qualifications will be considered advantageous:

• Previous experience in clinical proteomics.
• Previous experience in single-cell proteomics.
• Experience with automated sample preparation workflows and sample management systems.
• Experience working in a proteomics core facility or other service-oriented research environment.
• Experience with development, optimization, and implementation of standardized and scalable proteomics workflows.

Salary and Terms of Employment 
The employment is a fixed-term position until 30 June 2030. The estimated start date is 1 February 2027. Working hours are 37 hours per week.

Employment will be as Special Consultant (Staff Scientist) under The Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning Academics in the state sector concluded between the Danish Ministry of Finance and Akademikerne (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). There will be an opportunity to negotiate supplements based on qualifications. You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish). 

Application 
If you are interested in the position, please submit your electronic application, including attachments, via the UCPH Job Portal (click the “APPLY NOW” link at the bottom of the job posting). 

Your application must include: 

• Cover letter

• CV 

• Diploma(s) and academic transcripts 

The application deadline is 26 October 2026.

The University wishes to reflect the diversity of the surrounding society and encourages all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. 

Further Information 
Informal enquiries about the position can be addressed to the PRI director Michael Wierer; michael.wierer@pri.ku.dk. For more information on PRI visit: www.pri.ku.dk

The University of Copenhagen has established a new shared administrative organizational structure, which is currently being implemented. This entails ongoing changes and the development of, among other things, workflows and interfaces for collaboration. 

Founded in 1479, the University of Copenhagen is the oldest university in Denmark. It is among the largest universities in Scandinavia and is one of the highest ranking in Europe. The University´s eight faculties include Health Sciences, Humanities, Law, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Science, Social Sciences and Theology. www.ku.dk

The Department of Food Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen invites applications for a position as Tenure-track Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor in Food Processing and Technology. Applicants must be capable of, and interested in, conducting and developing basic and applied interdisciplinary research of high international standard in the field of food processing and technology. The position will involve extensive collaborations within the department and with national and international academic groups and industrial partners. Research within the Department has a mission to unearth new solutions for society and industry to support sustainable food production, food security and safety as well as production of high-quality food promoting human health and wellbeing. The Department of Food Science is recognized for excellence in food research, education, and industrial collaborations. The Department is an international workplace with Danish and English as parallel working languages, however it is expected that the successful candidate will be able to contribute to teaching in Danish within 3 to 6 years. We encourage applications from a range of disciplines within the food science and technology area, ideally covering the understanding of food macromolecular interactions on a mechanistic level, how processing and formulation affect or determine these interactions, and how this influences final product quality with focus on functional properties.

We are seeking a candidate who will establish an internationally leading research program, and we encourage a diverse range of applicants whose work may center on one or more of the following disciplines:

• Developing a mechanistic understanding of interactions of food macromolecules in complex matrices during processing or formulation spanning dairy, plant, and single-cell protein sources.
• How this knowledge can be used in the rational design of functional ingredients and healthy foods using established and emerging processing technologies
• Development and utilization of high throughput methods for characterizing and quantifying the physicochemical behavior of food macromolecules in complex matrices.
• Modelling and the use of machine learning/AI for simulation and prediction of the outcome of process unit operations on food and ingredient functionality.
• Formulation and fluid dynamics of complex emulsions and the mechanisms governing this.

In addition, it is expected that this position will be involved in a significant amount of collaboration with industry, and therefore it is expected that the successful candidate has a documented successful track record in industry collaboration and working with innovation-oriented research. Furthermore, we expect that the successful candidate has a genuine interest in leadership and the wellbeing and development of their group.

Tenure-track assistant professor
The tenure-track assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations with regards to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within the Tenure Track Assistant Professorship. To a limited extent the position may also include other duties.

The tenure-track assistant professor must have an academic standing showing internationally competitive research, and/or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact.

Assessment of applicants for the tenure-track assistant professorship will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.

Associate professor and full professor

Applicants are required to have university level teaching experience, documented teaching competencies and must be able to explain and reflect upon own teaching practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher training programme for assistant professors is required.
In particular, the candidate must actively contribute with research-based teaching on the BSc in Food Science and Nutrition, and the MSc in Food Science and Technology programs, with an emphasis on the specialization in Dairy Science and Technology.

Duties include the applicant’s own research, development of the field, assessment tasks, grant applications, and research management such as supervision and training of research fellows and other staff. The successful applicant must also teach, supervise, prepare and participate in examinations, and fulfill other tasks requested by the Department.

Assessment of applicants for the associate professorship and full professorship will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered.

University of Copenhagen’s criteria for recognising merit
General criteria apply to the appointment of assistant professor / associate professor / professor at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organizational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

Please read more here:

For tenure-track assistant professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf

For associate professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5b_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Associate_professors.pdf

For professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5c_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-professors.pdf

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here

The tenure-track assistant programme
The tenure-track programme is a career programme and an assigned mentor will provide the tenure-track assistant professors with guidance related to career development, other academic topics and administrative procedures.

Performance of the tenure-track assistant professor will be followed via internal yearly evaluations and a mid-term and final international evaluation by an assessment committee. If the ‘final appraisal’ is positive you will be promoted as associate professor. Performance and progression towards the criteria below will be evaluated with due consideration of differences between research fields.

After a 6-year tenure-track period tenure-track assistant professors are expected to meet the criteria for appointment of associate professors at the University of Copenhagen.

Salary and employment conditions
The position is open from 1 April 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Employment is either as tenure track assistant professor, associate professor or professor under the applicable collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. There will be an opportunity to negotiate supplements based on qualifications. You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

This position comes with an opportunity to negotiate a start package that will help leverage the candidate’s scientific deliverables in the initial years of employment. The negotiation for the start package takes place as part of the recruitment process. Please read about the contents of the programme and conditions, as well as UCPH’s extensive support for international researchers, here Start package programme – University of Copenhagen .  

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

The successful candidate will be a part of the Section for Ingredients and Dairy Technology. The section has internationally acknowledged expertise within novel sustainable processing technologies, protein, polyphenol and lipid chemistry, functionality, and modification of food components, kinetics, oxidation, food engineering, rheology, digitalisation, and advanced data analysis. The section is also equipped with pilot facilities for brewing, dairy and bioprocessing. The section has extensive collaborations on research projects with major food industries in both Denmark and abroad.

Further information on the Department is linked at Department of Food Science – University of Copenhagen Inquiries about the position can be made to Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Department, Colin Ray (+45 93565911, colin.ray@food.ku.dk) or Head of Section, Mogens Larsen Andersen (+45 3533 3262, mola@food.ku.dk).

Filing of application
The position may be applied for at the tenure-track assistant professor level, associate professor level or full professor level. Please note that it is possible to apply at more than one level. If applied at more than one level, separate applications must be submitted (see below).

The application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Applying for the tenure-track assistant professorship please include

• Curriculum vitae including:
  • Please describe and document international network and relations
  • Please describe and document internationally based activities
  • Positions held at universities/research institutions outside Denmark
  • Outreach activities, i.e. popular lectures or other activities in the media
  • Grants held, personal or in part. Career development grants.
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)

• Research plan - description of current and future research plans

• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications- please describe and document:
  • Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training

• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of up to 5 particularly relevant papers

Applying for the associate professorship or full professorship please include

• Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 27 October 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

Interviews will be held on 25 February 2027.  

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case:

211-0262/26-2N, Tenure-track Assistant Professor of Food Processing & Technology.

211-0759/26-2E, Associate Professor of Food Processing & Technology.

211-0366/26-2K, Professor of Food Processing & Technology.

About us
This student assistant position is based at the Integrative Structural Biology cluster at the University of Copenhagen (ISBUC – www.isbuc.ku.dk). ISBUC is a prominent scientific network which promotes an integrative approach to structural biology at the University of Copenhagen. It is constituted by over 50 principal investigators and 200 junior researchers who are spread across 16 different departments in the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences. The aim of ISBUC is to facilitate new interdisciplinary collaborations between researchers and departments and to raise the profile of structural biology within Denmark. Throughout the year, ISBUC organises numerous events and activities to facilitate knowledge sharing, collaboration, communication and facility access between its members. These include small and large scientific meetings, a website, an e-newsletter, and various MSc and PhD courses. We also support the Junior ISBUC network who have their own roster of events.

Tasks
The primary responsibilities of the student assistant are to assist with science communication tasks, including:

• Creating posters, banners and flyers for ISBUC events
• Updating ISBUC’s SoMe accounts (LinkedIn)
• Updating ISBUC’s website (using a CMS)
• Helping to prepare the ISBUC annual report
• Helping to prepare the quarterly ISBUC newsletter
• Ad-hoc assistance at events

Qualifications and Expectations:
You are a student with an interest in structural biology and molecular biology. In addition, it is beneficial to have an interest in communication.

• You are outgoing and good with people
• You are responsible, with good decision-making skills
• You are self-motivated and adaptable
• You are proficient in English. Speaking and/or understanding Danish is a plus
• You are flexible and interested in taking on different tasks.

Terms of salary and employment
Employment conditions will be in accordance with the Collective Agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Organizations of Public Employees – governmental institutions (the OAO-S collective agreement) under HK/STAT as HK Student. Your salary will be based on seniority. The employment is conditioned on documentation for active enrolment at a University or similar.

The position is a 6 month contract. Varying working hours is to be expected, but the average working hours is 10 hours per week.

Your application
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include:

• A short letter of motivation
• Curriculum vitae
• If you are in your master’s programme, include your bachelor’s diploma

The application deadline is 27 October 2026.

The University wishes to reflect the diversity of the surrounding society and encourages all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position. 

Further questions

Any questions about the position may be directed to the ISBUC Coordinator Lucy Holt: lucy.holt@bio.ku.dk

The University of Copenhagen has established a new shared administrative organizational structure, which is currently being implemented. This entails ongoing changes and the development of, among other things, workflows and interfaces for collaboration. 

The Department of Food Science (FOOD), Faculty of Science (SCIENCE), University of Copenhagen (UCPH) invites applications for a position as Tenure-track Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in Food and Ingredient Biochemical Processing. The research areas of FOOD have a shared mission to contribute to new pathways for society and industry to support the development of solutions based in biology to improve sustainable food production, food security and food safety. FOOD is recognized for excellence in food research, education and industrial collaboration. The Department is an international workplace with Danish and English as parallel working languages, however it is expected that the successful candidate will be able to contribute to teaching in Danish within 3 to 6 years. FOOD has the ambition to reinforce our teaching and research in designing and optimizing biology-based solutions as future sustainable food and ingredient technologies. UCPH is strengthening this area by offering the new MSc Biosolutions program in Kalundborg, Denmark, the largest bio-based manufacturing hub in Scandinavia, home to large fermentation-based manufacturers, and a vibrant innovation environment. The candidate for this position is expected to significantly contribute to this new Biosolutions initiative.

The aim of the position is to explore the production and use of new solutions based on both biology and engineering addressing sustainability challenges inherent in food systems today. Although we welcome a diverse range of applicants, the focus of the position will be processing in relation to biochemically based solutions and could include the following disciplines:

• Food process technology, ideally with an emphasis on fermentation & downstream processing
• Food process system engineering
• Use of sensor technologies such as in-line or at line spectroscopic tools
• Large-data, modelling and prediction of food and ingredient processes.
• Understanding of biological production systems and their use, and with an emphasis on downstream processing 

A central part of the activities anchored to this position will be taking place in Campus Kalundborg, and it is crucial that the candidate is able to leverage the local ecosystem to foster strong collaboration with industry. Qualifications are expected in the following areas:

• A collaborative and innovative mindset
• Documented scientific impact and outreach in past research work
• A proven track record in attracting external funding at both national and international level
• Experience with international collaborations
• Ability to establish industrial collaboration
• Excellent interpersonal and communicative skills

Tenure-track assistant professor
The tenure-track assistant professor’s duties will primarily include research, including obligations regarding publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within Ingredient Biochemical Processing. To a limited extent the position may also include other duties.

The tenure-track assistant professor must have an academic standing showing internationally competitive research, and/or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact.

Assessment of applicants for the tenure-track assistant professorship will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.

Associate professor

Applicants are required to have university level teaching experience, documented teaching competencies and must be able to explain and reflect upon own teaching practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher training programme for assistant professors is required.

The candidate must be an inspiring teacher with a vision on teaching development, especially in connection with the new MSc Biosolutions program. A new campus with research and teaching facilities is currently being built in Kalundborg and the candidate is expected to contribute to setting up the facilities

Duties include the applicant’s own research, development of the field, assessment tasks, grant applications, and research management such as supervision and training of research fellows and other staff. The successful applicant must also teach, supervise, prepare and participate in examinations, and fulfill other tasks requested by the Department.

Assessment of applicants for the associate professorship will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered.

University of Copenhagen’s criteria for recognising merit
General criteria apply to the appointment of assistant professor / associate professor at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organizational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

Please read more here

For tenure-track assistant professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf

For associate professors: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5b_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Associate_professors.pdf

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here

The tenure-track assistant programme
The tenure-track programme is a career programme and an assigned mentor will provide the tenure-track assistant professors with guidance related to career development, other academic topics and administrative procedures.

Performance of the tenure-track assistant professor will be followed via internal yearly evaluations and a mid-term and final international evaluation by an assessment committee. If the ‘final appraisal’ is positive you will be promoted as associate professor. Performance and progression towards the criteria below will be evaluated with due consideration of differences between research fields.

After a 6-year tenure-track period tenure-track assistant professors are expected to meet the criteria for appointment of associate professors at the University of Copenhagen.

Salary and employment conditions
The position is open from 1 May 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Employment is as either tenure track assistant professor or associate professor under the applicable collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. There will be an opportunity to negotiate supplements based on qualifications. You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

The Professor will be a part of the Section for Ingredients and Dairy Technology. The section has internationally acknowledged expertise within novel sustainable processing technologies, protein, polyphenol and lipid chemistry, functionality, and modification of food components, kinetics, oxidation, food engineering, rheology, digitalisation, and advanced data analysis. The section is also equipped with pilot facilities for brewing, dairy and bioprocessing.  Further information on the Department is linked at Department of Food Science – University of Copenhagen Inquiries about the position can be made to Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Department, Colin Ray (+45 93565911, colin.ray@food.ku.dk) or Head of Section, Mogens Larsen Andersen (+45 3533 3262, mola@food.ku.dk).

Filing of application
The position may be applied for at the tenure-track assistant professor level or associate professor level. Please note that it is possible to apply at more than one level. If applied at more than one level, separate applications must be submitted (see below).

The application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Applying for the tenure-track assistant professorship please include

• Curriculum vitae including:
  • Please describe and document international network and relations
  • Please describe and document internationally based activities
  • Positions held at universities/research institutions outside Denmark
  • Outreach activities, i.e. popular lectures or other activities in the media
  • Grants held, personal or in part. Career development grants.
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)

• Research plan - description of current and future research plans

• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications- please describe and document:
  • Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training

• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of up to 5 particularly relevant papers

Applying for the associate professorship please include

• Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 28 October 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.  

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held on 8 March 2027.  

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case:

211-0263/26-2N, Tenure-track Assistant Professor Food and Ingredient Biochemical Processing.

211-0760/26-2E, Associate Professor of Food and Ingredient Biochemical Processing.

Our research
The Copenhagen Center for Disaster Research (COPE), hosted by the Department of Public Health, is a platform for inter-disciplinary research, teaching and networking on disasters and climate change issues.

Your job
The successful candidate is expected to work both independently and in collaboration with the research team at COPE and the Disaster research team at the Global Health Section. Within the Center, the candidate will take part in arranging networking events, managing all external communication including website editing, newsletters, and social media management, and making all visual materials.

As part of the research tasks at the GHS, the candidate is expected to support the Disaster research team on research tasks such as reviews. The candidate is also expected to take active part in the academic life of the Center and the section.

Profile
We are looking for an ambitious and highly motivated student with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills

• You are currently enrolled in a master program- Global health, global development, anthropology, law, political science, communication, journalism or any discipline relevant to disaster studies
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, typography, print, and web
• You can take decisions independently but is also comfortable working in teams and have a collaborative mindset
• Fluency in written and spoken English is a requirement, as well as excellent writing skills demonstrated by the publication record

Desirable experience and skills

• Experience organizing events, writing newsletters, website editing and social media managing are an advantage
• As part of COPE activities, experience with both print and digital media and proficiency in programs such as CANVA, Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere Pro and InDesign

Place of employment
The place of employment is at Department of Public Health, Copenhagen Center for Disaster Research (COPE), Global Health Section, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 10-12 hours per week. The position is a fixed-term position limited to 2 years starting from 1 January or as soon as possible thereafter. 

Employment will be under The Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning Academics in the state sector concluded between the Danish Ministry of Finance and Akademikerne (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). There will be an opportunity to negotiate supplements based on qualifications. You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish). The employment is conditioned on documentation for active enrolment at a University or similar.

Application
If you are interested in the position, please submit your electronic application, including attachments, via the UCPH Job Portal (click the “APPLY NOW” link at the bottom of the job posting). 
Your application should in English include:

• Letter of motivation addressing the requirements (max one page)
• Curriculum Vitae
• A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education

Application deadline is 28 October 2026

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Further Information 
For further information regarding the position, please contact Emmanuel Raju (eraju@sund.ku.dk)

The University of Copenhagen has established a new shared administrative organizational structure, which is currently being implemented. This entails ongoing changes and the development of, among other things, workflows and interfaces for collaboration. 

Om CApE

CApE er et forskningscenter på Det Humanistiske Fakultet KU som beskæftiger sig med anvendelsesorienteret grøn, humanistisk forskning med fokus på økokriser og transformationer indenfor kultur, samfund og lokale praksisser. CApE har til huse i Læderstræde 20 i indre by sammen med organisationer som CONCITO, Tænketanken HAV, Arkaia, m.fl. Du kommer derfor til at være i et miljø med andre organisationer, der er centrale aktører på området.

CApE skaber ny viden inden for feltet, og laver aktiviteter både til en bredere offentlighed – fx debatarrangementer, talks, studenterarrangementer eller forsknings-workshop – og internt med forskere og deres praksispartnere. Hverdagen hos CApE er således meget varieret: Nogle dage er kontoret præget af forskere fordybede i individuelt arbejde, og andre dage forbereder vi større møder eller et stort event. CApE er en mindre arbejdsplads, hvor du som student får lov til at understøtte og byde ind på mange processer og beslutninger. Vi prioriterer et godt arbejdsmiljø, og et stærkt kollegafællesskab.

Studerende til understøttelse af centerkoordinering

Du kommer primært til at referere til og understøtte centerleder Stefan Gaarsmand Jacobsen, dvs. du vil varetage opgaver ifm. centerledelsens administrative arbejde. Hverdagen vil være kendetegnet ved mange varierende opgaver, der kræver gode samarbejdsevner og engagement. Den ugentlige arbejdstid er i gennemsnit 10 timer om ugen.

Dine opgaver vil bl.a. bestå af:

• Støtte til kommunikation mellem centerledelsen og samarbejdspartnere. F.eks. invitere til møder i kalender, følge op på eksterne henvendelser og løbende samarbejder på email, skrive referater af husmøder, booke lokaler osv.

• Praktisk støtte med henblik på at optimere arbejdsprocesser. F.eks. bestille og afhente materialer, gøre mødelokaler klar, organisere dokumenter osv.

• Støtte til udvikling af centerets aktiviteter i samarbejde med centerets program/event fuldmægtige, kommunikationsfuldmægtige og CApE’s anden studerende. Herunder bistå med koordinerings- og planlægnings- og administrative opgaver.

• Aktiv deltagelse i koordinationsmøder og udviklingsworkshops, herunder referater ved møder, CApE internt og ad hoc med eksterne.

Studerende til understøttelse af arrangementsprogram

Du kommer primært til at referere til og understøtte forskningsfuldmægtige Andrea Thorup, hvor du særligt du vil varetage opgaver ifm. centerets arrangementsprogram. Den ugentlige arbejdstid er i gennemsnit 15 timer om ugen.

Dine opgaver vil bl.a. bestå af:

• Bistå CApEs administration og forskere med opgaver vedr. events og kommunikation, herunder tekstredigering på dansk og engelsk.

• Annoncere events på hjemmeside og sociale medier – herunder lave grafik til events i Canva. Udvikle, opsamle, skrive og opsætte nyhedsbrev samt aftale og koordinere med centerledelse og kommunikationsafdelingen.

• Support til planlægning og tilrettelæggelse af events med fuldmægtig og tovholder på event. Afviklingshjælp til events før, under og efter et event, herunder udarbejdelse af drejebøger inden events og koordinering med eventmedhjælpere.

• Understøtte booking af transport og ophold til CApEs gæsteforskere. Herunder support til KUs togrejseregler og bestilling af togrejser.

• Aktiv deltagelse i koordinationsmøder og udviklingsworkshops, herunder referater ved møder, CApE internt og ad hoc med eksterne.

• Praktiske opgaver på kontoret såsom print og plakatophængning, samt bogindkøb.

For begge stillinger gælder det, at vi ønsker os følgende af dig:

• Du har erfaring med at yde støtte til administrative opgaver

• Du har et godt overblik inden for brug af Outlook, Office-pakken mm., og en lyst til at lære mere igennem arbejdet i centeret.

• Du er god i skrift og tale på både engelsk og dansk og har erfaring med støtte til intern kommunikation.

• Du har gode evner til at byde ind på arbejdsopgaver, er ansvarstagende og er god til at have flere bolde i luften.

Vi ser gerne, at du finder grøn humanistisk forskning interessant, da alt vores arbejde centrerer sig om centerets faglige område.

Ansættelsesvilkår

Ansættelsen sker efter reglerne i Fællesoverenskomsten mellem Skatteministeriet og Offentlige Ansattes Organisationer - Det Statslige Område (OAO-S-fællesoverenskomsten) og efter Organisationsaftalen for Kontorfunktionærer, laboranter og It-medarbejdere (HK).

Du vil blive aflønnet som studerende med en timeløn på kr. 145,73 (aktuelt niveau).

Ansættelsen er tidsbegrænset med startdato den 1. januar 2027.

Det er ret krav for ansættelsen, at du er indskrevet og aktiv studerende på en videregående uddannelse.
Indsend dit CV, ansøgning, bekræftelse på indskrivning og karakterudskrift.

Er du interesseret og har spørgsmål til opslaget, er du velkommen til at kontakte Andrea Thorup på anth@hum.ku.dk eller 93 56 36 33.

Ansøgningsfrist er den 28. oktober 2026.

Vi glæder os til at høre fra dig!

Universitetet ønsker at afspejle det omgivende samfund og opfordre alle uanset personlig baggrund til at søge.

Københavns Universitet har etableret en ny fælles administrativ organisering, som fortsat implementeres. Det indebærer løbende forandringer og udvikling af bl.a. arbejdsgange og samarbejdsflader.

We are looking for an engaged and independent researcher to help us develop and test practical ways of strengthening interdisciplinary collaboration in research and education.

The SPINE project investigates how interdisciplinary collaboration can be better supported within existing academic structures. The project combines qualitative research, international fieldwork, and participatory action research to develop practical “plug-and-play” tools, such as methods, templates, games, and workshop formats, that can be readily used by researchers, educators, and research organisations.

Your role

As a postdoc in SPINE, you will lead the testing and refinement of tools and methods at SPINE’s test sites, including designing and facilitating intervention workshops with researchers and other stakeholders. You will evaluate and adapt approaches across different contexts and help turn research findings into practical, “plug-and-play” resources for interdisciplinary collaboration.

The position combines research and reporting on the development and testing activities with qualitative research, but the main emphasis will be on the development, testing, and refinement of practical tools and interventions.

You will also contribute to:

• Conducting qualitative research and fieldwork
• Analysing and evaluating empirical material and interventions
• Working with project partners and stakeholders
• Disseminating findings through academic and practice-oriented outputs
• Teaching at the Department of Science Education

The position is based in Denmark, where most work will take place. Some international travel will be required for fieldwork, test-site visits, and collaboration with project partners.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for a researcher interested in how interdisciplinary collaboration works in practice, with the ability to move between research, facilitation, and development.

You should have:

• The ability to work independently while contributing actively to a collaborative team
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally when required

We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Interdisciplinary higher education research
• Participatory action research or co-design
• Workshop facilitation and stakeholder engagement
• Developing or evaluating practical approaches to research and collaboration
• Translating research into practical or policy-relevant outputs
• Spoken or written Danish, which is an advantage but not a requirement

We welcome candidates from different disciplinary and methodological backgrounds and do not expect applicants to meet every criterion.

What we offer

You will join an international and collaborative research environment in central Copenhagen and become part of a project with a strong focus on research that makes a practical difference.

The SPINE project is led by Associate Professor Katrine Ellemose Lindvig at the Section for Higher Education Research and Development, Department of Science Education, University of Copenhagen. The SPINE team consists of the PI, one postdoc, and one PhD student, and works closely with colleagues in a wider research group on Interdisciplinary Higher Education, which includes an additional PhD student. As postdoc, you will work closely together with the researchers in SPINE and this wider group, while also collaborating with external partners and stakeholders.

Application

Start date: 1 March 2027
Application deadline: 28 October 2026, 23:59 CET
 

Please submit a single application of no more than 2 pages, combining:

1. Your motivation and qualifications for the position, including your relevant research, methodological, and facilitation experience.
2. Your ideas for contributing to SPINE, including how you would approach testing and refining tools and methods, designing intervention workshops, and developing practical “plug-and-play” resources.

In addition, please include:

• CV, including research, fieldwork, teaching, and project experience
• One publication that best demonstrates your research capabilities and fit with the position
• Publication list
• Diplomas and transcripts
• Contact details for two references

Applications must be submitted in English through the University of Copenhagen's online recruitment system.

Before applying, prospective applicants are welcome to contact Associate Professor Katrine Ellemose Lindvig to discuss the position and how their experience might fit the project.

Contact:
Katrine Ellemose Lindvig
Email: Katrine.lindvig@ind.ku.dk
 

The University of Copenhagen is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

University of Copenhagen

The University seeks to appoint an associate professor within Equine Sports Medicine to the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences to commence 1 March 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Information on the Department can be found at: http://www.sund.ku.dk/ and www.ikv.ku.dk/english.

About us

The Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences covers strong and internationally recognized research areas in clinical veterinary sciences. A relatively large part of our research is fertilised and inspired from clinical challenges, identified in the hospital, in our ambulatory field practice or from our external collaborators. Based on these, we want to set a new standard for cross-disciplinary research, education and innovation within animal health and disease.

The Section for Medicine, Surgery and Reproduction for Large animals holds research and clinical teaching, in a modern 24-hour open university veterinary teaching hospital and ambulatory field practice service for all large animals with horses as the primary species consulted. We also have the cross departmental, University of Copenhagen Centre for Veterinary Simulation, which is open 24/7 for veterinary students to practice clinical skills. Our research is focused on diseases of clinical relevance for horses and cattle thereby having a direct application for veterinarians and animal owners. Also, translational research bridging basic science to companion animal as well as human medicine is a strength of the section.

We have a strong educational and scientific focus on the athletic horse collaborating with internationally recognised research groups within cardiovascular, airway and orthopaedic research with a high impact translational research profile. To fully exploit the scientific and clinical potentials, the muscular development and disease understanding in sports and rehabilitation medicine both in horses and companion animals and is a strategic research area in the department, why collaboration with the companion animal sections of the department is expected in the position. The announced associate professorship is crucial to enhancing and strengthening this area to fully obtain the synergy of the other research areas mentioned above.

Equine medicine is a core discipline in the fourth and fifth years of the veterinary medical education in Denmark. Therefore the position is highly involved in research based teaching of veterinary students within equine sports medicine  and the candidate is expected to take a leadership role in conducting clinical relevant research, teaching and examining undergraduate students, as well as assist and promote the development of both pre-and postgraduate teaching as well as research strategies within the field of equine sports medicine.  

The culture of the department is typical Scandinavian: a flat structure with a tradition for close collaboration where all employees are expecting openness, mutual respect, and sharing of ideas, resources and competences.

Job description

In considering applications for the associate professorship, the main emphasis will be on the following aspects:

• The applicant's ability to document a high level of original scientific production at an international level within the area of equine sports medicine and preferably with a strong translational profile.
• The applicant’s practical experience within equine general medicine in both a hospital and in research setting.
• The applicants experience with development of clinical research-based teaching of veterinary students.

The associate professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication/academic dissemination
• Research-based pre-and postgraduate teaching, including clinical teaching and service, associated examination and course responsibilities
• Strengthen, developing and integrating muscular research in research-based teaching of veterinary students
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers and veterinary students as well as securing external funding.
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate and engagement in topics of relevance for horse owners
• Organizational contribution to the section, department and university incl. e.g. participation in department committees and course leadership.
• Academic assessments

Required qualifications

To be qualified for an associate professor position, you will be assessed according to these five overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, teaching, innovation & societal impact, organisational contribution and leadership.

Find information about each criterion.

The successful applicant should:

• Hold a DVM with license to practice in Denmark or be willing to apply for such within 6 months.
• Hold a PhD degree or similar qualifications.
• Diplomat degree within ECEIM, ACVIM or ECVSMR is an advantage.
• Document a high degree of research experience and scientific publications within the field of equine internal medicine and sports medicine at an international level, including considerable contributions to the development of the academic discipline.
• Have experience with research management and other management functions, including attraction of external funding and group leadership.
• Document pre-and postgraduate clinical teaching experience within the field of the position and documented pedagogical training at university level.
• Perform research-based teaching.
• Perform quality patient care and service management in an equine hospital and ambulatory field practice within equine general medicine.
• Possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.
• If Danish is not the first language, the applicant is expected to obtain sufficient Danish skills within 1-2 years.

Diversity and International Applicants

The University of Copenhagen is committed to fostering diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background.

Useful resources:

• www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility)
• www.workingconditions.ku.dk.

Terms of employment

The position is a permanent position.

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

Employment is as associate professor according to the collective agreement or job structure under the applicable collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. There will be an opportunity to negotiate supplements based on qualifications. You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

This position comes with an opportunity to negotiate a start package for up to 2,500,000 DKK that will help leverage the candidate’s scientific deliverables in the initial years of employment. The negotiation for the start package takes place as part of the recruitment process. Please read about the contents of the programme and conditions, as well as UCPH’s extensive support for international researchers here

Questions

For further information, please contact group leader Tina Holberg Pihl thpi@sund.ku.dk.

Application

The application must be submitted in English, by clicking on "Apply online" below, and must include the following:

• Application, including motivation for applying for this position (Maximum 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae (Including information about external funding)
• A complete list of publications
• Diplomas - (Master’s, PhD, and other relevant certificates)
• Upload a list of maximum 5 publications to be assessed
• Research plan (3-5 pages)
• Teaching plan
• Teaching portfolio (Guidelines)

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee.  All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at the university's job portal.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Please submit the application with the required attachments.

The closing date for applications is 29 October 2026 23.59 p.m. CET.

Employer: Department of Veterinary Clinical and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Homepage: http://ikvh.ku.dk/english/

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• Microbial and mycorrhizal fungal development
• Soil functioning and soil carbon dynamics
• Tree survival and growth, and carbon uptake

The studies will involve controlled greenhouse as well as field scale experiments, and the three postdocs will each be responsible for one of the three specific parts of the project. At the same time, they will be closely linked to each other through tight collaboration on establishment and sampling of the afforestation experiment. The postdoc positions will start as soon as possible and will run for 2 years. For the requirements of the specific postdocs, please see the descriptions below.

Contact: Specific questions for each of the postdocs, please see below. For general MycoForest questions, please contact Claus Beier, cbe@ign.ku.dk.

Postdoc 1 – Soil microbial development after mycorrhizal inoculation
The post doc will oversee the formulation and addition of fungal or other types of inoculums and will follow and quantify the mycorrhizal fungal colonization of seedlings, root and soil. Experimentation will be both in mesocosm/greenhouse conditions and in the field. Colonization will be followed in different soils and host trees with a combination of classical microscopic techniques and novel molecular methods. The studies aim to document successful establishment of mycorrhizal fungi within the indigenous communities.

Therefore, we are looking for candidates with specific knowledge and hands-on with:

• Fungi in general including mycorrhizal fungi, preferentially ectomycorrhiza
• Field experience in general, handling and sorting soils and roots in specific
• Microscopy, especially stereo microscopy of roots
• DNA extraction og plants and soil and PCR optimizations including qPCR
• Bioinformatics and statistical analysis of meta-barcoding datasets

The post doc will work closely together with PD 2 and 3 for plant and soil responses to inoculations.

Principal supervisor is Associate Professor Rasmus Kjøller, Department of Biology, rasmusk@bio.ku.dk, Phone: +45 35322311

Postdoc 2 – Soil functioning and soil carbon dynamics in response to mycorrhizal inoculation
The post doc will study effects of inoculation in different soil types and tree species on soil carbon processes including formation of persistent SOC fractions.  The postdoc will study soil carbon dynamics in mesocosm/greenhouse conditions in close cooperation with postdoc 1 and in field experimental conditions in cooperation with postdoc 3. The project will address how inoculation and changes in the mycorrhizal community composition will affect soil carbon sequestration processes in post-agricultural soils. The studies will shed light on the extent to which inoculation with forest-associated mycorrhiza and forest soil will change the soil C input quantity and quality from roots and microbial necromass, eventually enhancing accumulation of persistent forms of SOC.

We are looking for a candidate with a PhD in the fields of soil science and organic matter studies, soil ecology and biogeochemistry. Previous experience with plant-soil interactions in field, mesocosm and laboratory experiments using chemical soil analyses including soil organic carbon (organic matter fractionation and biomarkers targeting microbial and plant origin of organic matter), carbon isotopes, roots, and microbial taxonomic and functional community composition will be considered a plus.

Principal supervisor is Professor Lars Vesterdal, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, lv@ign.ku.dk, Phone: +45 61670865

Postdoc 3 – Tree responses to mycorrhiza inoculation
The postdoc will establish and follow field experiments in practical afforestation sites and monitor plant responses such as growth and survival, mycorrhizal colonization, and plant community development.

The studies will address the potential of inoculation with forest-associated mycorrhiza and forest soil to stimulate survival, growth and carbon draw down of forest trees and communities including the role of tree species and soil type interactions.

We are looking for highly motivated candidates with a PhD in plant or forestry science and interest and experience in:

• Afforestation, forestry and forest ecology
• Design and analysis of experiments
• Field work and practical application of technology in land management 

Principal supervisor is Associate Professor Niclas Scott Bentsen, Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, nb@ign.ku.dk, Phone: +45 20206318.

General qualifications
Apart from the specific qualifications and interests listed above, we look for candidates with general competences in:

• Driver license (mandatory)
• Handling of plants and soil
• Organizing and conducting field sampling
• Data management
• Statistics
• Scientific writing and publishing

Our groups and research – and what do we offer?
The positions are located in three different groups at the university.

Postdoc 1 is with Department of Biology, Fungal Ecology lab within Section of Terrestrial Ecology. The group works with/focuses on mycorrhizal fungal communities and their impact on ecosystem processes and plant health. We apply molecular markers to disentangle these otherwise invisible fungal populations and communities associated with plants and soil. Besides molecular markers, we also apply biochemical markers as well as classic microscopy and microbiological culturing of fungi. Another methodological strongpoint is various mesh-enclosure techniques to study and compartmentalize both the function and community composition of mycorrhizal fungal mycelia in soil.

Postdoc 2 and 3 are with Department of Geosciences and Natural Resource Management, one in the Biogeochemistry group and one in the Silviculture, Trees and Bioresources group. In the Biogeochemistry Group we are dedicated to improving the understanding of ecosystem functioning with particular focus on how ecosystems will respond to environmental changes and to management actions. We quantify the pools and fluxes of matter in semi-natural and managed ecosystems and measure the processes related to input and output fluxes in control of soil C stocks to answer questions such as “Can we sequester C in soils by afforestation of cropland soils, and how does this interact with the soil fauna and microbes when using certain tree species or tree species mixtures?” The Silviculture, Trees and Bioresources group encompas expertise in forestry, ecological restoration, growth modelling and systems analysis. The group is dedicated to advance the understanding, development, and management of forest ecosystems to support a wide range of ecosystem services, including carbon storage, material and energy provision, groundwater regulation, and biodiversity conservation.

Department of Biology is located at Norre Campus and Department of Geosciences on Frederiksberg Campus, close to central Copenhagen. The departments offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environments. The departments are planning to increase their focus on the climate change mitigation potential of forests in upcoming projects. We therefore welcome applications from candidates with a broader interest in the intersection of forests, forest-based climate solutions, biosphere-atmosphere interaction, and related themes.

Responsibilities and tasks

• Carry out independent research projects under the PI’s supervision and in close collaboration with the other PostDocs and researchers within the MycoForest project.
• Report and disseminate the periodic progress and results
• Take part in relevant teaching activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at relevant journals
• Actively take part in the research environments at the departments, sections and within the project.

We are looking for the following further qualifications:

• Strong ability to interpret data and think analytically, critically, and conceptually.
• Strong social competence including interpersonal skills, teamwork and networking ability, and presentation skills
• Strong personal competence including autonomy, goal-oriented mind-set, planning/organizing/prioritizing, perseverance, problem-solving skills
• General personal leadership skills including ability to translate long-term goals to daily work situations (strategic time managing); be flexible to adjust one’s own behavior and thinking according to the (relevant/local) context so as to attain the desired goals (learning ability)
• Good language skills and fluency in English

Terms of employment
Employment is full-time and for 2 years.

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

Application and Assessment Procedure
Your application including all attachments must be in English and indicate which of the 3 positions you are applying for.

The application is submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include:

• Motivated letter of application (max. one page) – please relate how the above required abilities are represented in your past work experiences
• Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
• Original diplomas for Bachelor’s or master’s and PhD and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
• Publication list
• Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:
The deadline for applications is 29 October 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week 49-50 2026.

Applicants must be prepared for further security screening related to international research collaborations as part of the recruitment process, when UCPH considers it appropriate from a holistic consideration

Questions
For specific information about the Postdoc position, please contact the principal supervisor.

Information on the department can be found at: https://icmm.ku.dk/english/

Our research
CGEN is an interdisciplinary research center consisting of 6 research groups located in modern laboratories in the Mærsk Tower at the Panum Institute. Our mission is to use a cutting-edge ensemble of genetic, cell biological, biochemical, organismal, and modern ‘omic’-approaches to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the process of gene expression.

CGEN performs ground-breaking research in a collaborative and ambitious environment, where young researchers are offered the best conditions to engage in bold and imaginative research. CGEN is also a center of learning, where PhDs and postdocs receive comprehensive insights in the cellular processes underlying gene expression, as well as a clear view of their medical importance and potential for a future research career.

Information on CGEN and its individual groups can be found at: https://cgen.ku.dk/ and on ICMM at: https://icmm.ku.dk/english/

Your job

The researcher’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• research, including publication/academic dissemination duties
• research-based teaching and mentorship, primarily in a laboratory setting.

The project will be decided in consultation with the selected candidate(s) in accordance with ongoing research programmes within the individual groups. Broadly projects are focused on understanding the various aspects of the process of gene expression, ranging from the mechanisms of 3D chromatin organisation to transcription, mRNA processing, translation, and protein turnover. CGEN addresses fundamental questions in this broad field at the leading edge of science and aims to dramatically expand our knowledge of the processes, signals and factors allowing a gene to be transcribed while integrating with protein synthesis and protein turnover, so that the overall integrity of gene expression is maintained.

Profile
Six overall criteria apply for researcher appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding, and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Find information about each criterion here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/criteria-for-recognising-merit.

Furthermore, we are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following skills and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• You have a PhD in life science
• Research qualifications at the level that can be achieved by satisfactorily completing a period of employment as a postdoc but may also be obtained in other ways.
• Research-based teaching or mentorship.
• You are highly experienced in either biochemistry, molecular cell biology, genome-wide analysis, or quantitative imaging in mammalian cells
• You have previous experience within the field of transcription and/or co-transcriptional processing, ideally with a focus on RNAPII regulation
• You possess a high degree of independence, motivation, attention to detail and proactiveness.
• You have excellent time-management, self-organisation and teamwork skills
• We value a problem-solving mindset, strong communication skills, and a collaborative spirit.

Desirable experience and skills:

• Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing and/or screening approaches
• Experience with techniques to profile nascent transcription, RNAPII occupancy, ribosome footprinting, etc.
• Experience with proteomics to characterise RNAPII elongation complexes

The working language of the department is English and, consequently, the successful applicant must possess excellent skills in written and spoken English. An ability to communicate in Danish is preferable.

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Panum, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories located in the Mærsk tower with access to state-of-the-art facilities for cell engineering, next-generation sequencing, flow cytometry, and mass spectrometry.

Scientific environment

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) offers an ambitious scientific environment, with many different nationalities represented. ICMM aims to produce research with high international impact focusing on the functional cell, its genetic components and molecular cellular mechanisms in a medical context. ICMM currently comprises five research programmes, three high profile Research Centers as well as a number of international research groups. The scientists at ICMM are involved in high quality research based undergraduate and graduate teaching programs at the University of Copenhagen. You can read more at www.icmm.ku.dk

Terms of employment

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position for a period of 6 months, starting on 1st of January 2027. While funding is currently secured for the first 6 months, the possibility of extending the position to one or two years is expected to be clarified during the recruitment process.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 40,000 DKK/approx. 5,350 EUR (August 2026-level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18.07 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact Jesper Svejstrup (jsvejstrup@sund.ku.dk), www.sund.ku.dk

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply for position’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (Max. one page)
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do
4. List of publications
5. Teaching portfolio (If applicable)

Deadline for applications: 29 October 2026, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Previous work from the Svejstrup group identified two gene products of ASCC3 implicated in this response: a protein, encoded by the long mRNA transcript, that suppresses transcription during the late stages of the UV-induced global shutdown; and a short mRNA transcript that acts as a regulatory lncRNA, suppressing the ASCC3 protein's function and enabling transcriptional recovery.

The project will be focused on understanding how the ASCC3 lncRNA regulates RNAPII-mediated transcription and its recovery after DNA damage, using CRISPR/Cas9 technologies to generate and manipulate ASCC3 transcript variants, combined with state-of-the-art transcription profiling approaches such as TTchem-seq and RNA-seq.

Information on the Department can be found at: https://icmm.ku.dk/english/

Our Center and Research
CGEN is an interdisciplinary research center consisting of 6 research groups located in modern laboratories in the Mærsk Tower at the Panum Institute. Our mission is to use a cutting-edge ensemble of genetic, cell biological, biochemical, organismal, and modern ‘omic’-approaches to achieve a comprehensive understanding of the process of gene expression.

CGEN performs ground-breaking research in a collaborative and ambitious environment, where young researchers are offered the best conditions to engage in bold and imaginative research. CGEN is also a center of learning, where PhDs and postdocs receive comprehensive insights in the cellular processes underlying gene expression, as well as a clear view of their medical importance and potential for a future research carreer.

Information on the Svejstrup Group can be found at: https://icmm.ku.dk/english/research-groups/svejstrup-group/

Your job
The role of the candidate will primarily be to perform experiments in the laboratory, analyse and interpret data, scientific publication, and undertake training, as well as attend scientific seminars.

Profile
We are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic scientists with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• You have a master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biomedicine or similar
• You are highly experienced in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques, including CRISPR/Cas9-mediated genome editing, generation of stable cell lines, and transient transfections
• You are highly experienced in working with long, non-coding RNAs and their effect in the DNA damage response
• Proficient communication skills and ability to work in teams
• Excellent English skills written and spoken

Desirable experience and skills:

• You have experience with genome-wide sequencing approaches and bioinformatic analysis
• Experience with protein-based methods, including immunoprecipitation, western blotting, and microscopy

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Panum, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and with access to state-of-the-art facilities for cell engineering, next-generation sequencing, flow cytometry, and mass spectrometry

Scientific environment

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine (ICMM) offers an ambitious scientific environment, with many different nationalities represented. ICMM aims to produce research with high international impact focusing on the functional cell, its genetic components and molecular cellular mechanisms in a medical context. ICMM currently comprises five research programmes, three high profile Research Centers as well as a number of international research groups. The scientists at ICMM are involved in high quality research based undergraduate and graduate teaching programs at the University of Copenhagen. You can read more at www.icmm.ku.dk

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The positions are fixed-term positions limited to a period of 4 months. While funding is currently secured for the first 4 months, the possibility of extending the position to 11 months is expected to be clarified during the recruitment process.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 34.211,01 DKK/approx. 4.576,89  EUR (August 2026 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18.07 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Questions
For further information please contact Jesper Svejstrup, jsvejstrup@sund.ku.dk www.sund.ku.dk

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

Motivated letter of application (max. one page).

CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.

A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.

List of publications.

Deadline for applications:  29 October 2026 at 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

The Employment Relations Research Centre (FAOS) at the Department of Sociology, University of Copenhagen, invites applications for two fixed-term postdoctoral researcher positions (2½ years) starting 1 March 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

These positions are part of the project ‘Labour Migration as a Source of Institutional Change’, which investigates how companies’ use of migrant labour can cause changes in receiving countries labour market institutions. The postdoctoral researcher will undertake comparative case studies of companies’ use of migrant labour across three sectors (manufacturing, construction and hospitality) in two countries (either Austria and Netherlands or Ireland and Sweden). The case studies will contribute to all aspects of the project, including a five-country comparison.   

The project is led by Associate Professor Jens Arnholtz (PI) and is funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark. The research team will consist of the two postdoctoral researchers and the PI.

Job Description
In many Western European countries, labour migrants’ share of employment has expanded substantially the last decades reaching beyond 25 percent in some countries. However, our current understanding of how labour market institutions change ignores labour migration. Therefore, we know little about the long-term impact of labour migration on receiving countries’ labour market institutions.

To address this issue, this project proposes and tests a new theory of how labour migration causes institutional change: Companies pursuing deviant business strategies can use labour migrants to overcome institutional obstacles and the proliferation of such deviant business strategies can cause incremental institutional change. The cumulative effects of those changes have transformative potential for how labour markets are governed.

To test and develop this theory, the postdoctoral researcher will conduct sector case studies in different countries focusing both on the link between deviant business strategies and the use of migrant labour, and on the cumulative effects of labour migration over time in different sectors and countries.

Key Tasks:

• Conduct comparative case studies of the use of migrant labor in three sectors across two countries.
• Utilize process-tracing methodologies to analyze to what extent inflow of migrant labour and proliferation of deviant business practices are related.
• Conduct and analyze interviews with company representatives, trade unions, labour inspectors and other authorities, and experts.
• Gather and analyze supplementary data such as statistics, archival data, media sources, policy documents, and studies to reconstruct historical development.
• Compare cross-national and cross-sectorial variations in how divergent business strategies and labour migration co-develop.
• Write academic articles based on findings for submission to top sociology and political science journals.
• Present findings at international conferences (e.g., SASE, CES, EPSA, ESA).

The project includes 1½ month research stay in each case country, hosted by members of the project’s advisory board.

The postdoctoral researcher position is mainly a research position, but there is a 10 % teaching obligation.

For further information, including more details on project, please contact Associate Professor Jens Arnholtz (jh@faos.dk).

Qualifications
Appointment as a postdoctoral researcher requires research qualifications at a level at least equivalent to those obtained through the satisfactory completion of a PhD programme within the relevant field.

We seek candidates with the following qualifications:

• A PhD in Sociology, Political Science, Comparative Political Economy, Industrial Relations or a related field (completed or near completion).
• Expertise in qualitative research methods, particularly comparative case study analysis, qualitative interviews and process-tracing.
• Knowledge of political economy, labour market institutions or labour migration.
• Fluency in English and either German and Dutch or Swedish is required; proficiency in Danish is desirable but not a requirement.
• Experience with or willingness to engage in academic collaboration.

You can find further information about the qualification requirements for postdoctoral positions here: Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (In Danish only).

You can also find further information about the postdoctoral position on our English webpage on career paths for early‑career researchers at the University of Copenhagen: Career at The University of Copenhagen.

Strategy of the Faculty of the Social Sciences
Employment Relations Research Centre (FAOS) is part of the Faculty of the Social Sciences. The faculty is a successful academic community that strives to put knowledge into action by:

• Engaging partners in the co-creation of knowledge, learning and social change.
• Empowering our students to become reflective and responsible citizens who have the vision, the knowledge and the competences to change society for the better.
• Energising global, European and Danish communities of knowledge by innovating research methodologies and by research findings with impact.

For more on the faculty’s strategy, please see: Strategy for the Faculty of Social Science.

Work Environment & Research Team
The postdoctoral researcher will work closely with Associate Professor Jens Arnholtz, another postdoc and an international advisory board. The postdoctoral researcher will become a part of the Employment Relations Research Centre (FAOS), which has a strong focus on labour market institutions, and the Department of Sociology, which provides a dynamic research environment, offering access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure.

The project will provide opportunities for collaboration on high-impact publications, networking with experts in labour migration and labour markets, and participation in international research events.

Application Process
Please submit your application online. To apply, please click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of this page. The application must be written in English, and include the following attachments in PDF or Word format:

• Cover Letter detailing research interests and fit for the project (max. 1 page)
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) (max. 3 pages)
• Documentation of qualifications (exam certificates and PhD diploma)
• Complete publication list (attached publications must be marked with an asterisk). The list must be structured systematically and divided into the following categories:
  • Peer-reviewed publications:
    • Monographs and anthologies
    • Articles in journals
    • Book chapters/anthology contributions, etc.
  • Non-peer-reviewed publications:
    • Publications disseminating research findings, etc.
• Research Statement (max. 2 pages) outlining past experience and future research agenda.
• Two Writing Samples (published papers or dissertation chapters).

Salary and Terms of Employment
Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The salary range for postdoctoral positions starts at DKK 39,900/approximately EUR 5,300 + an 18.07 % pension contribution. It is possible to negotiate salary supplements on an annual basis.

Recruitment Process
After the application deadline, the Head of Department will consider advice from the appointment committee and select the applicants for assessment. All applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted. The Head of Department will set up an expert assessment committee to assess the shortlisted applications. The selected applicants will be informed who is serving on the committee. Each shortlisted applicant will be offered the opportunity to comment on the committee's assessment before the appointment is announced.

You can find further information on our recruitment process at: Recruitment process.

International Applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about our services at: For international researchers at the University of Copenhagen.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardsless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. To learn more about our diverse workplace and our participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, please visit HR Excellence in Research.

Contact Information
For further information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Jens Arnholtz at jh@faos.dk.

For more Information about the recruitment process, please contact HR South at hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk. Please refer to ID number: 211-2642/26-2I #2.

The application deadline is 30 October 2026 at 23:59 [CEST].

Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline will not be considered. However, changes may be made to the submitted application right up until the deadline.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Start dates are expected to be 01.02.2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

The project will study the development of novel homogeneous transition metal-catalysed reactions utilizing earth-abundant metal catalysts (e.g., Mo, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu) and the design of a new class of ancillary ligands to facilitate novel reactivity. These reactions will aim to transform abundant feedstock chemicals such as CO2 and biomass into high-value products using thermal, electrochemical, and photochemical means. To realize this goal, a mechanistically guided approach to reaction development will be taken that combines kinetics, organometallic synthesis, and method development. This technological breakthrough promises to serve as a cost-effective method to sustainably construct societally relevant molecules that will reduce our reliance on petrochemically derived chemicals.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates within the field(s) of transition-metal catalysis and organometallic chemistry who must be proficient in English. Applicants must have a background in transition-metal catalysis and can have a background in synthetic organic chemistry, methodology development, organometallic chemistry, mechanistic chemistry, or electrochemistry. All candidates will be assessed in one pool.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

The Day group is a recently established research group at the University of Copenhagen that is working on cutting-edge research within homogeneous earth-abundant transition-metal catalysis. The research conducted will focus on understanding fundamental organometallic chemistry to inform the rational reaction design of new catalytic methodologies that can be applied to address current challenges in sustainability. These topics range from the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals to the synthesis of new types of plastics.

The postdoc will be working alongside Prof. Day and his team and will get consistent feedback, assistance, and support. Prof. Day has led numerous projects published in leading academic journals such as Nature Catalysis, Nature Communications, J. Am. Chem. Soc., Chem. Soc. Rev., and Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. Prof. Day has worked in Canada, USA, Spain, and Denmark and expects to hire candidates to create a vibrant, multicultural group with frequent social activities.

Principal supervisor is Assistant Professor, Craig S. Day, Department of Chemistry, csd@chem.ku.dk.

The postdoc’s duties will include research as well as teaching. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to the group leader, Craig S. Day, or the head of administration at the Department of Chemistry, Solvejg Jørgensen.

The position is open from 01.02.2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking Apply for position below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan  – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is October 30th 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held on Week 47/48.

Start dates are expected to be 01.02.2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

The project will study the development of novel homogeneous transition metal-catalysed reactions utilizing earth-abundant metal catalysts (e.g., Mo, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu). These reactions will aim to transform abundant feedstock chemicals such as CO2 and biomass into high-value products using thermal, electrochemical, and photochemical means. To realize this goal, a mechanistically guided approach to reaction development will be taken that combines kinetics, organometallic synthesis, and method development. This technological breakthrough promises to serve as a cost-effective method to sustainably construct societally relevant molecules that will reduce our reliance on petrochemically derived chemicals.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates within the field(s) of organic chemistry who must be proficient in English. Applicants can have a background in synthetic organic chemistry, methodology development, organometallic chemistry, mechanistic chemistry, or electrochemistry. All candidates will be assessed in one pool.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

The Day group is a recently established research group at the University of Copenhagen that is working on cutting-edge research within homogeneous earth-abundant transition-metal catalysis. The research conducted will focus on understanding fundamental organometallic chemistry to inform the rational reaction design of new catalytic methodologies that can be applied to address current challenges in sustainability. These topics range from the synthesis of fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals to the synthesis of new types of plastics.

The PhD candidate will be working alongside Prof. Day and his team and will get consistent feedback, assistance, and support. Prof. Day has led numerous projects published in leading academic journals such as Nature Catalysis, Nature Communications, J. Am. Chem. Soc., Chem. Soc. Rev., and Angew. Chem. Int. Ed. Prof. Day has worked in Canada, USA, Spain, and Denmark and expects to hire candidates to create a vibrant, multicultural group with frequent social activities.

Supervisor is Assistant Professor, Craig S. Day, Department of Chemistry, csd@chem.ku.dk.

Principal supervisor is Associate Professor Jiwoong Lee, Department of Chemistry, jiwoong.lee@chem.ku.dk,

The PhD programme

The PhD programme Depending of your level of education, you can undertake the PhD programme as either:

Option A: A three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree. Candidates without such qualifications will not be considered.

Option B: An up to five year full-time study programme within the framework of the integrated MSc and PhD programme (the 3+5 scheme), if you do not have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master´s degree – but you have an education equivalent to a Danish bachelors´s degree.

Option A: Getting into a position on the regular PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. Organic Chemistry. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Option B: Getting into a position on the integrated MSc and PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the integrated MSc and PhD programme

If you do not have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master´s degree , you might be qualified for the integrated MSc and PhD programme, if you have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish bachelor´s degree. Here you can find out, if that is relevant for you: General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of the integrated programme To be eligible for the integrated scholarship, you are (or are eligible to be) enrolled at one of the faculty's master programmes in Chemistry.

Students on the integrated programme will enroll as PhD students simultaneously with completing their enrollment in this MSc degree programme.

The duration of the integrated programme is up to five years, and depends on the amount of credits that you have passed on your MSc programme. For further information about the study programme, please see: www. science.ku.dk/phd, “Study Structures”.

Until the MSc degree is obtained, (when exactly two years of the full 3+5 programme remains), the grant will be paid partly in the form of 48 state education grant portions (in Danish: “SU-klip”) plus salary for work (teaching, supervision etc.) totaling a workload of 150 working hours per year. A PhD grant portion is currently (2025) DKK 7,086 before tax.

When you have obtained the MSc degree, you will transfer to the salary- earning part of the scholarship for a period of two years. At that point, the terms of employment and payment will be according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Responsibilities and tasks in both PhD programmes

• Complete and pass the MSc education in accordance with the curriculum of the MSc programme (ONLY when you are attending the integrated MSc and PhD programme)
• Carry through an independent research project under supervision
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
• Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad in collaborative programs
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities 
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Relevant publications
• Relevant work experience
• Other relevant professional activities
• Curious mind-set with a strong interest in organic chemistry and peptides
• Good language skills

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Application and Assessment Procedure

 Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking Apply for position below.

Please include: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. Original diplomas for Bachelor of Science or Master of Science and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
4. Publication list (if available)
5. Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is October 30th 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD position, please contact the supervisor (Asst. Professor Craig S. Day, Department of Chemistry, csd@chem.ku.dk).

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position. 

About the Center

You will be employed at the Copenhagen Health Complexity Center, which aims to build a strong scientific foundation for understanding and acting on complex public-health challenges. The Center leverages multi-layered nationwide social and health data combined with an interdisciplinary fusion of methods spanning data science, epidemiology, ethnography, econometrics, and systems science. Our research focuses on the complex interplay of health, social, and environmental factors that shape individuals, families, and networks over time. We emphasise interdisciplinary collaboration, offering you an opportunity to actively engage as a collaborative partner in different projects depending on your interests and expertise. Learn more about the Center and our research, vision, and values here.

About the Department

The Department of Public Health provides the scientific foundation for researchers and educators who aim to improve public health, both nationally and globally, and to create greater insight into the links between health, the individual, and society as well as the ethical, equity, and political implications. This is achieved through research, education, and engagement with stakeholders and the general public along with a broad multidisciplinary research agenda that addresses most aspects of public health at a high international level. More information about the Department of Public Health is available here.

About the position

The position will be nested within the Child Health group at the Center, where we advance knowledge through a combination of research activities that leverage the Center’s data infrastructures and methodological expertise, and engagement with policymakers and practitioners. The Center has developed a strategic partnership with a Danish municipality – the Thriving Communities Lab – which offers a platform for connecting the scientific activities at the Center with real-world health promotion efforts. The focus of this partnership is to enhance the conditions for adolescents to thrive through a dynamic learning process that involves professionals across sectors in the municipality, the local government, and researchers, over a period of several years. One question we will explore is whether computational modelling can usefully bring together local knowledge, scientific evidence, the Center’s data resources, and insights emerging from practical interventions, and so strengthen this learning process. Your work as a postdoc will be anchored around this question. Our vision at the Center is to build on this experience to engage with more municipalities over time, addressing a variety of complex health challenges.

As a Postdoc, your responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Spearheading the development of a decision-support/scenario exploration tool that offers policymakers a way to visualize and simulate systemic effects of social investments and programmes, in close collaboration with our partners in the Thriving Communities Lab.
• Engaging with municipal collaborators within the Thriving Communities Lab to ensure a dynamic interplay between research activities and local efforts.
• Exploring multi-layered life-course data from the Danish Life Course Cohort (DANLIFE), augmented with local data from the municipal partner, to map the interrelated landscape of well-being among adolescents.
• Contributing to scientific publications and engage in the dissemination of research results related to these topics.
• Collaborating with researchers in the Center on interdisciplinary projects.
• Participating in research-based teaching at the Department of Public Health.
• Actively contributing to the development of organisational elements within the Center, such as network activities, website, outreach initiatives, social engagements, scientific meetings, and more.

Profile

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic researcher with the following competences and experience:

• You have a PhD degree in social science, economics, epidemiology, data science, complexity science, computational science, or other related sciences.
• You have experience with system dynamics modelling. Experience with agent-based modelling, social return on investment analysis or other analytical frameworks to model social and systemic impacts of social policies and programmes would also be an advantage.
• Experience working with Danish register data is an advantage.
• You are motivated to engage in participatory processes with practitioners and policymakers, and to collaborate with a variety of stakeholders to foster change.
• You have an active interest in complex-systems science applied to public health and epidemiology.
• You have proficient communication skills and a proven ability to work in interdisciplinary teams.
• You have excellent English skills, both written and spoken.
• Danish language skills are an advantage but not essential.

Place of employment

The place of employment is the Copenhagen Health Complexity Center, Department of Public Health, University of Copenhagen, next to the Lakes in Central Copenhagen.

Terms of employment
The average working hours are 37 hours per week. The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The start date is February 1st, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or another relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 35,000 DKK/approx. 4,700 EUR (October 2021 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 17.1 % to your pension fund. Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark for the past 10 years. The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2020.

Further information

For specific information about the position, please contact the Associate professor Christopher Jamil de Montgomery: cmon@sund.ku.dk

Applicants may find the following links useful:

• Copenhagen Health Complexity Center: https://healthcomplex.dk/
• University of Copenhagen: http://ku.dk/english/
• Department of Public Health: http://publichealth.ku.dk/
• International Staff Mobility: https://ism.ku.dk/

Application process

Your application should be written in English and must include the following documents – all in PDF format:

• Letter of motivation (max 1 page). Please briefly describe your previous research experience and interests as well as what attracts you to the position.
• Curriculum Vitae, including a list of publications.
• Certified/signed copies of
  a) PhD certificate (if the PhD has not been completed, a written statement from the applicant’s supervisor will suffice)
  b) Master of Science certificate.
• A research plan (max 2 pages) outlining your ideas for how a decision-support/scenario exploration tool could be developed, drawing on system dynamics modelling or other analytical frameworks suitable for modelling dynamic effects of social policies and programmes.

Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply Now” below. Only online applications will be considered.

After the expiration of the deadline for applications, the authorised recruitment manager will select applicants for assessment based on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been advanced for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment has been completed, each applicant is given an opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant themselves.

You can read more about the recruitment process here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

Application deadline

Deadline for applications: 31/10/2026 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right to reject material received after the deadline, and to reject applications that do not meet the abovementioned requirements.

Interviews are expected to be held in week 47-48.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their personal background.

The position is part of the research project Augmenting the STEM Classroom by ESS Digital Twins (ACCESS), funded by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. ACCESS is a collaboration between the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), the University of Copenhagen (UCPH), and the European Spallation Source (ESS), and is led by Professor Luise Theil Kuhn, DTU Energy (Principal Investigator). The Postdoc will be employed at the Section for Didactics, Department of Science Education, University of Copenhagen, where the work is led by Associate Professor Jesper Bruun (co-PI).

Project Description

The European Spallation Source (ESS) in Lund, Sweden, is a future large-scale research facility for neutron-based investigation of materials in a broad sense — from quantum materials and energy materials, over polymers and health-related materials, to biological materials. Facilities like ESS are crucial in basic and applied STEM research to address global challenges. Effective use of such facilities requires conceptual knowledge, experimental skills, and scientific competences, which students must develop in a way that is transferable from classroom to facility. However, access to instruments is highly competitive, and very few students get the opportunity for hands-on training.

ACCESS will develop digital twins of four of the first ESS instruments to aid university STEM students in becoming competent users of neutron facilities. The digital twins, built with the McStas simulation framework, will allow students to perform virtual experiments that mimic the full experimental pipeline, from selecting samples to analysing realistic data. The aim is to give students an authentic learning experience with a learning outcome that matches that of hands-on training.

The digital twins will be embedded in research-based teaching modules, initially in a specialist neutron scattering course (UCPH Physics and Nanoscience) and a broad neutron/X-ray course for non-specialists (combined DTU and UCPH within all STEM). The project employs a design-based research methodology with iterative cycles of design, testing, and refinement of the digital twins and teaching modules in real educational settings, drawing on the Model of Educational Reconstruction. A central research objective is to document how the digital twins support students in developing conceptual understanding and in transferring knowledge, skills, and competences from virtual experiments to real facilities.

In addition to this position, the ACCESS project includes two postdocs working on the development and implementation of the digital twins (at DTU Energy and the Niels Bohr Institute, UCPH) and a PhD student at DTU Learning Lab researching students' learning outcomes.

The Postdoctoral Position

The Postdoc will be responsible for the science education research activities of ACCESS at the Department of Science Education and will have the opportunity to shape a coherent research profile within the project's framework. The Postdoc will co-create research-based learning material together with the neutron scientists and teachers in the project, help with the implementation of the digital twins in teaching, and collect and analyse data from the implementations. The Postdoc will work closely with the PhD student at DTU Learning Lab, who will research how students develop conceptual understanding and their ability to transfer knowledge, skills, and competences acquired from the digital twins, as well as with the two postdocs developing the digital twins.

Expected tasks include:

• Co-creating research-based learning material and teaching modules built around the digital twins, in collaboration with neutron scientists and university teachers at DTU and UCPH;
• Participating in the design-based research cycles of design, testing, and refinement of the digital twins in real educational settings;
• Collecting empirical data from course implementations, for example through classroom observations, interviews with students, and questionnaires;
• Analysing qualitative and quantitative data related to student learning, conceptual understanding, and transfer;
• Publishing research results in high-quality international journals, in collaboration with the PhD student and the wider ACCESS team;
• Participating actively in the local research environment and project activities, including cross-institutional collaboration between DTU, UCPH, and ESS;
• Teaching and dissemination activities corresponding to approximately 20% of working time, primarily within teacher education and science education courses at the Department of Science Education.

The successful candidate will be offered the opportunity to receive training and certification in university pedagogy.

Who Are We Looking For?

We are looking for a highly motivated and independent researcher with a strong interest in university science education and the use of digital and virtual learning environments in STEM teaching.

Applicants must:

• Hold a PhD and have a clearly documented research profile in science education research, physics education research, chemistry education research, engineering education research, or a closely related field;
• Have experience with mixed-methods research, combining qualitative approaches (e.g. interviews, classroom observations, design-based research) with quantitative or analytical methods as appropriate;
• Be able to communicate research clearly in spoken and written English;
• Be able to work independently as well as collaboratively in an interdisciplinary research team;
• Have documented teaching proficiency in higher education/teacher education (for example, university level courses in science education).

It is considered an advantage if the applicant has:

• Experience with research on digital technologies, simulations, or virtual experiments in science education;
• Familiarity with experimental methods such as neutron or X-ray scattering from either physics, chemistry or material engineering perspectives;
• Experience with design-based research or collaborating with university teachers on course development;
• Experience with research on learning at, or training for, large-scale research facilities.

Danish language proficiency is not required for the position.

About the Department of Science Education

The Department of Science Education aims to open up science and mathematics for all through research that enhances education, communication, and public engagement. The Department brings together expertise from the sciences, social sciences, and humanities to lead internationally in science and mathematics education, digital education, history and philosophy of science, and science communication.

The Department currently employs approx. 100 persons – 28 of which are permanently employed researchers – many of whom are international. We offer a vibrant interdisciplinary research environment and an attractive and friendly work environment for all employees, and we are determined to support PhD students, postdocs, and assistant professors in building of a foundation for their future career within and outside academia. It is a hallmark of our research to unite strong fundamental and applied research, with high impact in society.

A large part of the Department's teaching activities concerns the mandatory university pedagogical training and competence development for teaching faculty at the Faculties of Science and Health.

You may read the Department's strategy towards 2030 and you can read more about the department in general here: https://www.ind.ku.dk/english/

Terms of Employment

The position is for two years. It is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and salary are in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

Application and Assessment Procedure

Applications must be submitted in English and uploaded electronically by clicking APPLY NOW.

The application must include:

• Cover letter describing qualifications and motivation for applying (max. 2 pages);
• Research statement outlining relevant research experience and proposed contribution to the ACCESS project (max. 2–3 pages);
• Curriculum vitae;
• Documentation for teaching proficiency (e.g. course certificates);
• Copies of Master's and PhD diplomas (or documentation for expected PhD completion);
• Complete publication list;
• Up to three relevant publications (reprints or preprints);
• Names and email addresses of two references.

Application deadline: 31 October 2026

After the deadline, applications will be assessed by an independent assessment committee. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for online interviews.

Further Information

For questions regarding the position or the ACCESS project, please contact:

Associate Professor Jesper Bruun

Department of Science Education

University of Copenhagen

Email: jbruun@ind.ku.dk

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

As part of the LOBBYMETRY project, the chosen candidate will cooperate with the other project team members in implementing cross-country surveys and other research and dissemination tasks.

Qualifications

We are seeking to recruit a candidate with the following qualifications:

• Enrolled in a relevant social science field such as political science or economics.
• An interest in lobbying and European public policy, especially in the policy areas of climate and/or digital policy
• A willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Proficiency in spoken and written English is a requirement, as well as in one other language among the following: Hungarian, Lithuanian, Italian, Swedish, Danish

Wage and working hours:

The starting date is as soon as possible by agreement.

On average, you are expected to work 12 hours per week or 5 hour per week, as agreed before starting employment.

The employment is carried out in accordance with the provisions of the General Collective Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations – the State Sector (OAO-S General Collective Agreement), as well as the Organisation Agreement for Office Staff, Laboratory Technicians, and IT Employees (HK).

You will be employed as a student assistant with an hourly wage of at least DKK 145.73 (rate effective from 1 August 2026). Your salary placement will be determined based on your seniority.

Candidates are expected to be currently enrolled and active in a higher educational program

The application process:

Interested applicants should submit a concise application, which includes their CV, short cover letter, confirmation of enrollment and academic transcripts, using the link below.

All applications should be in English.

Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of the page to apply. The documents must be in Adobe PDF or Word.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly after the expiration of the application deadline.

The deadline for applications is 31th October 2025 at 23:59 CET.

*(Centraleuropæisk sommertid=CEST/CET = normaltid)

Applications received thereafter will not be considered.

Contact information
For information about the position, please contact Associate Professor Wiebke Marie Junk, e-mail: wiebke.junk@ifs.ku.dk

Information about the recruitment process is available from HR, e-mail: HR-SOENDRE@adm.ku.dk. Please refer to 211-1751/26-2B

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Research Council. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

The University wishes to reflect the diversity of the surrounding society and encourages all qualified candidates, regardless of their personal background, to apply.

The University of Copenhagen has established a new shared administrative organisation, which is still being implemented. This entails ongoing changes and developments to, among other things, work processes and areas of collaboration.

Department of Mathematical Sciences (MATH) invites applications for PhD stipends in Statistics and the mathematics of Insurance and Economics.

The start date is ordinarily September 1, 2027, but can be subject to negotiation.

We invite applications for PhD stipends in the following areas, all within the sections of Insurance and Economics and Statistics and Probability Theory:

• Optimal transport and adapted Wasserstein metrics (contact Johannes Wiesel, wiesel@math.ku.dk)
• Causality and reliable ML at the Copenhagen Causality Lab. Applicants should propose their own angle and argue how it fits the group and wider network, including the Pioneer Centre for AI and SMARTbiomed (see https://sweichwald.de/#research-with-us).
• Other areas within statistics, mathematics-economics, and actuarial science besides those mentioned above (contact PhD coordinator Helle Sørensen, helle@math.ku.dk)

We encourage you to specify preferred project(s) and supervisor(s) in your application.

You are welcome to contact any member of the sections of Insurance and Economics and Statistics and Probability Theory to discuss research projects.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates with an education in Statistics, Insurance, Economics or nearby fields and with strong mathematical qualifications.

About the department

The department has about 50 permanent scientific staff members, around 60 PhD students and 35 postdocs. It has strong research groups in many areas of mathematics and active PhD, postdoc, and visitors' programs. Our buildings are located in central Copenhagen next to the central park Fælledparken. Our website http://www.math.ku.dk/english provides more information about the department and the research conducted at the department https://www.math.ku.dk/english/research/.  We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

You can find more information about the PhD program on the homepage http://www.math.ku.dk/english/programmes/ph.d/.

The PhD programme

Depending on your level of education, you can undertake the PhD programme as either:

Option A: A three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.

Option B: An up to five year full-time study programme within the framework of the integrated MSc and PhD programme (the 3+5 scheme), if you do not have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master´s degree – but you have an education equivalent to a Danish bachelors´s degree.

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Option A: Getting into a position on the regular PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. [relevant educations]. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant with the help of the supervisor.

Terms of appointment and payment according to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Option B: Getting into a position on the integrated MSc and PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the integrated MSc and PhD programme

If you do not have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master´s degree, you might be qualified for the integrated MSc and PhD programme, if you have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish bachelor´s degree. Here you can find out, if that is relevant for you: General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.  

Terms of the integrated programme
To be eligible for the integrated scholarship, you are (or are eligible to be) enrolled at one of the faculty’s master programmes. Students on the integrated programme will enroll as PhD students simultaneously with completing their enrollment in this MSc degree programme.

The duration of the integrated programme is up to five years and depends on the amount of credits that you have passed on your MSc programme. For further information about the study programme, please see: www.science.ku.dk/phd, “Study Structures”.

Until the MSc degree is obtained (when exactly two years of the full 3+5 programme remains), the grant will be paid partly in the form of up to 48 state education grant portions (in Danish: “SU-klip”) plus salary for work (teaching, supervision etc.) totalling a workload of 150 working hours per year. A PhD grant portion is currently (2026) DKK 7.426 before tax.

When you have obtained the MSc degree, you will transfer to the salary-earning part of the scholarship for a period of two years. At that point, the terms of employment and payment will be according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

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Responsibilities and tasks:

• Complete and pass the MSc education in accordance with the curriculum of the MSc programme (ONLY when you are attending the integrated MSc and PhD programme)
• Carry through an independent research project under supervision
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
• Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
• Teach and carry out knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at internationally recognized journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and experience:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Relevant work experience
• Other relevant professional experience, including publications (if any)
• A curious mind-set with a strong interest in Mathematics and its applications
• Good English skills

Application and Assessment Procedure

Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, publications (if any), language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. Original diplomas for Bachelor or Master and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
4. Reference letters (if available; letters can be uploaded as part of the application or sent to hr-math@adm.ku.dk by the reference person).

When you will be affiliated with the University of Copenhagen or otherwise have access to their research, you may be required to undergo a background screening. The purpose is to protect the security and research integrity of the University of Copenhagen.

Application deadline

The deadline for applications is 1 November 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment (shortlisted) by a committee of unbiased experts. You are notified whether you will be passed for assessment.

An assessment committee will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the research area, skills and other requirements. The assessors will conclude whether each applicant is qualified. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowships, please contact the people mentioned in the beginning of the call.

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position. 

Department of Mathematical Sciences (MATH) invites applicants for PhD stipends in mathematics.

The start date is ordinarily September 1, 2027, but can be subject to negotiation.

There will be PhD stipends available in:

• Algebraic and Arithmetic Geometry, Applied algebra, Combinatorics, Geometric group theory, Geometry and Geometric Analysis, Number Theory, Representation Theory, and Topology as covered by the section Algebra & Geometry and  Copenhagen Center for Geometry & Topology (GeoTop).

• Classical Analysis, Descriptive Set Theory, Functional Analysis, Geometric group theory, Harmonic Analysis, History of Mathematics, Mathematical Physics, Operator Algebras, Partial Differential Equations, Quantum Information, Quantum Computation and Quantum Simulation as covered by the section Analysis and Quantum, the Centre for the Mathematics of Quantum Theory  and the Quantum for Life Center.

You are welcome to contact any member of the department to discuss research projects.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates within the field of Mathematics or nearby fields, whose background and research interests are a strong fit with the areas of mathematics above.

About the department

The department has about 50 permanent scientific staff members; around 60 PhD students and 35 postdocs. It has strong research groups in many areas of mathematics, and active PhD, postdoc, and visitors’ programs. Our buildings are located in central Copenhagen next to the central park Fælledparken. Our website http://www.math.ku.dk/english provides more information about the department and the research  conducted at the department https://www.math.ku.dk/english/research/.  We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.

You can find more information about the PhD program on the homepage http://www.math.ku.dk/english/programmes/ph.d/.

The PhD programme

Depending on your level of education, you can undertake the PhD programme as either:

Option A: A three year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme), if you already have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree.

Option B: An up to five year full-time study programme within the framework of the integrated MSc and PhD programme (the 3+5 scheme), if you do not have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree – but you have an education equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s degree.

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Option A: Getting into a position on the regular PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. mathematics or closely related. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

Terms of appointment and payment according to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Option B: Getting into a position on the integrated MSc and PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the integrated MSc and PhD programme

If you do not have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish master’s degree, you might be qualified for the integrated MSc and PhD programme, if you have an education equivalent to a relevant Danish bachelor’s degree. Here you can find out, if that is relevant for you: General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.  

Terms of the integrated programme
To be eligible for the integrated scholarship, you are (or are eligible to be) enrolled in one of the faculty’s master’s programmes in Mathematics or Quantum Information Science.

Students on the integrated programme will enroll as PhD students simultaneously with completing their enrollment in this MSc degree programme.

The duration of the integrated programme is up to five years, and depends on the amount of credits that you have passed on your MSc programme. For further information about the study programme, please see: www.science.ku.dk/phd, “Study Structures”.

Until the MSc degree is obtained, (when exactly two years of the full 3+5 programme remains), the grant will be paid partly in the form of up to 48 state education grant portions (in Danish: “SU-klip”) plus salary for work (teaching, supervision etc.) totalling a workload of 150 working hours per year. A PhD grant portion is currently (2026) DKK 7.426 before tax.

When you have obtained the MSc degree, you will transfer to the salary-earning part of the scholarship for a period of two years. At that point, the terms of employment and payment will be according to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State (AC). The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

Responsibilities and tasks in both PhD programmes

• Complete and pass the MSc education in accordance with the curriculum of the MSc programme  (ONLY when you are attending the integrated MSc and PhD programme)
• Carry through an independent research project under supervision
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
• Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications and experience:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Relevant work experience
• Other relevant professional experience, including publications (if any)
• A curious mind-set with a strong interest in Mathematics
• Good English skills

Application and Assessment Procedure

Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, publications (if any), language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. Original diplomas for Bachelor’s or Master’s and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
4. Reference letters (if available; letters can be uploaded as part of the application or sent to hr-math@adm.ku.dk by the reference person).

When you will be affiliated with the University of Copenhagen or otherwise have access to their research, you may be required to undergo a background screening. The purpose is to protect the security and research integrity of the University of Copenhagen.

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 1 November 2026, 23:59 GMT+1.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment (shortlisted) by a committee of unbiased experts. You are notified whether you will be passed for assessment.

An assessment committee will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the research area, skills and other requirements. The assessors will conclude whether each applicant is qualified. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position. 

Som formidlingsvært på Statens Naturhistoriske Museum skal du formidle i museets udstillinger og ved de formidlingsaktiviteter, der foregår i tilknytning til udstillingerne, ved events og i Botanisk Have.

Formidlingsværterne på Statens Naturhistoriske Museums er ansat under enhed for Formidling & Publikumsaktiviteter. Enheden har ansvar for bl.a. daglig formidling i udstillingerne, skoletilbud, naturhistoriske events, rundvisninger, foredrag og andre aktiviteter for museets gæster.

I foråret 2027 åbner museets nye bygning med otte permanente udstillinger og nye oplevelser og tilbud til museets gæster. Som formidlingsvært bliver du en del af museets ansigt udadtil og får mulighed for at understøtte gæsternes museumsbesøg med engagerende aktiviteter, der skaber forundring, giver nye viden om naturens verden og vækker nysgerrighed efter mere. Det nye museum vil give nye rammer og muligheder for at udvide og skærpe museets levende formidling og du kan blive en del af den udvikling. 

Museets vision er at styrke forbindelsen mellem mennesker og natur og give alle mulighed for at nyde, forstå og passe på naturens mangfoldighed. Udgangspunktet for vores formidling er, at vi gennem dialog kan skabe forundring og fascination hos vores gæster, så de går fra museet med ny viden, nysgerrighed og et ønske om at gøre en forskel for naturen. Derfor er det vigtigt, at du er imødekommende, pligtopfyldende og brænder for naturvidenskab og videnskabsformidling. Ud over at formidle til museets gæster skal du levere gæsteservice i verdensklasse og udføre mindre praktiske opgaver. Du skal trives med afvekslende arbejde, kontakten med museets mange gæster og samarbejdet med dine kollegaer.

Som formidlingsvært er der også mulighed for at blive oplært som underviser og varetage læringstilbud for skoler og ungdomsuddannelser på museet. Hvis du har særlig erfaring eller kompetencer ift. undervisning, bedes du gøre rede for det i din ansøgning. 

Med et job hos os får du mulighed for at være fagnørd i din formidling til museets gæster; både børn, unge og ældre, og du får også chancen for selv at få udvidet din naturhistoriske viden. Vi forventer, at du løbende holder dig opdateret om museets fagområder og nyheder via nyhedsbreve, mails, hjemmeside mm og regelmæssigt forbereder dig på at varetage formidling i museets faste udstillinger og særudstillinger. Oplæring vil indgå som fast og integreret del af ansættelsen.

Som formidlingsvært bliver du en del af et hold på ca. 45 timelønnede, der udgør museets frontpersonale sammen med bl.a. Opsyn og Butik & Billet-personalet. Derfor er det vigtigt, at du er god til at samarbejde og kommunikere, også på tværs af personalegrupper. Enhed for Formidling & Publikumsaktiviteter omfatter pt. seks fastansatte formidlingsmedarbejdere, der fagligt spænder bredt og som har ansvar for udvikling, planlægning og indhold af museets formidlingsprogram og -aktiviteter i samarbejde med museets forsknings-, samlings-, udstillings- og kommunikationsenheder.

Om dig

• Du er imødekommende og motiveres af at skabe gode og meningsfyldte oplevelser for mange forskellige mennesker.
• Du har viden inden for naturvidenskab, pædagogik eller museumsrelaterede fag fx fordi du er studerende på en naturvidenskabelig eller pædagogisk uddannelse
• Du er praktisk anlagt, trives med vekslende arbejdsopgaver og arbejdstider
• Du kan arbejde selvstændigt, kan bevare overblik og tager ansvar for dine arbejdsopgaver
• Du har godt humør og overblik og kan bevare det – også når det går stærkt
• Du har erfaring med formidling eller gæsteservice
• Du er velformuleret på dansk, kan begå dig godt på engelsk og gerne flere fremmedsprog
• Du bidrager positivt til samarbejdet med kolleger og til et godt arbejdsmiljø.

Løn- og ansættelsesforhold

• Arbejdstiden varierer og du er ikke garanteret et fast timetal. I praksis arbejder de fleste af vores formidlingsværter i gennemsnit ca. 8 timer om ugen
• Du vil komme til at arbejde på hverdage, i weekender og i ferier, herunder skoleferier. Vagtplanlægning sker typisk 3 mdr. frem og tilrettelægges efter fx studieplan.
• Vi ønsker at besætte stillingerne pr. 1. januar 2027
• Arbejdsstedet er Statens Naturhistoriske Museum i København
• Lønnen er fastsat individuelt og udgør 164,81 kr. pr. time
• Du får arbejdstidsbestemte tillæg for at arbejde på særlige tidspunkter, fx om aftenen efter kl. 17 og for weekendvagter
• Der vil være obligatorisk uddannelse i uge 1-8, hvor du kan forvente at skulle arbejde mindst en dag hver uge. Der er obligatorisk opstart 6. januar 2027.

Københavns Universitet har etableret en ny fælles administrativ organisering, som fortsat implementeres. Det indebærer løbende forandringer og udvikling af bl.a. arbejdsgange og samarbejdsflader.

Du kan læse mere om lønniveauer i staten på www.loenoverblik.dk

Din ansøgning
Er du interesseret i stillingen, beder vi dig sende en elektronisk ansøgning og CV via Jobportalen (tryk på linket "SØG STILLINGEN" nederst i opslaget) senest den 1. november 2026.

Ansættelsessamtaler vil finde sted løbende i uge 41-46.

Universitetet ønsker at afspejle det omgivende samfund og opfordrer alle uanset personlig baggrund til at søge stillingen.

Yderligere spørgsmål
Spørgsmål til stillingen kan rettes til Værtskoordinator Karsten Madsen, karsten.madsen@snm.ku.dk

Om os
Naturhistoriske museer og botaniske haver har aldrig haft større betydning, end de har i dag. Vores planet er beboet af millioner af levende arter. Men i dag har en enkelt art magten til at ændre livet på Jorden fundamentalt. Skal vi finde løsninger på de store udfordringer verden står over for, kan det kun ske ved, at vi forandrer lokalt, samarbejder internationalt og deler den viden og de ressourcer, vi i fællesskab besidder.

Statens Naturhistoriske Museum er Danmarks nationale hovedmuseum for naturhistorien. Visionen for Statens Naturhistoriske Museum er at styrke forbindelsen mellem mennesker og natur gennem lyst, viden og handlekraft for naturhistorien og fremtiden. Vi vil inspirere, engagere og give alle mulighed for at nyde, forstå og passe på naturens mangfoldighed.

I de kommende år færdiggør vi en ny stor museumsbygning. Den nye museumsbygning får beliggenhed i Botanisk Have i hjertet af København og vil rumme state-of-the art laboratorier, enestående videnskabelige samlinger, nye udstillinger, samt faciliteter til undervisning.

Museet har ca. 245 ansatte og er opdelt i fire afdelinger: Forskning, Samlinger, Udstillinger & Publikum, samt Administration & Drift der samarbejder bredt om museets mange opgaver.

I første halvdel af 2027 åbner Statens Naturhistoriske Museum dørene til det nye museum i Botanisk Have, hvor Danmarks naturhistorie for første gang samles under ét tag.

Derfor søger vi flere studerende, som har lyst til at blive en del af den daglige drift og være med til at tage godt imod de mange gæster, der besøger museet, Botanisk Have og Palmehuset.

Om afdelingen
Du bliver en del af museets Butik & Billet-team i den Kommercielle Afdeling. Afdelingen har ansvar for blandt andet museets butiksdrift, billetsalg og gæsteservice samt en række øvrige kommercielle aktiviteter på tværs af museets lokationer.

Vi arbejder hver dag for at skabe gode gæsteoplevelser og sikre, at vores gæster føler sig velkomne uanset om mødet sker i butikkerne, billetsalgene, på telefonen, via mail eller ved et arrangement.

Om jobbet
Som studerende bliver du en del af den daglige drift og gæsteservice. Opgaverne varierer afhængigt af, hvor du har vagt. Nogle dage vil du primært arbejde med butik og salg, andre dage med billetsalg, gæsteservice eller værtskab.

Dine opgaver kan blandt andet være:

• Salg og scanning af billetter
• Modtagelse og vejledning af gæster
• Salg og kundebetjening i museets butikker
• Betjening af kasse samt vareopfyldning
• Besvarelse af spørgsmål om udstillinger, aktiviteter, åbningstider og faciliteter
• Besvarelse af telefoniske og skriftlige henvendelser
• Værtsskab og assistance ved arrangementer, events og særlige aktiviteter
• Bidrage til, at butikker og gæsteområder fremstår indbydende og præsentable

Du får grundig oplæring i de forskellige funktioner, så du er godt forberedt på opgaverne.

Hvem er du?
Det er et krav, at du er i gang med en videregående uddannelse.

Derudover er det vigtigste for os er, at du har lyst til at møde vores gæster med nysgerrighed, hjælpsomhed og godt værtskab.

Vi forestiller os, at du

• Har lyst til at arbejde med mennesker og give vores gæster en god oplevelse
• Er serviceminded, imødekommende og ansvarsbevidst
• Trives med forskellige opgaver og kan bevare overblikket, når der er travlt
• Er fleksibel og kan arbejde både på hverdage, i weekender og helligdage samt indimellem om aftenen
• Kan kommunikere på dansk og engelsk
• Trives i et team og bidrager positivt til samarbejdet

Har du erfaring fra butik, service, museum, kultur eller lignende, er det en fordel, men ikke et krav.

Vi tilbyder

• Et varieret studiejob med gæstekontakt og værtskab som omdrejningspunkt
• Muligheden for at blive en del af museet i en særlig periode.
• Forskellige arbejdsopgaver inden for butik, billetsalg og gæsteservice
• Gode kolleger og et stærkt fællesskab
• Grundig oplæring i de funktioner, du skal varetage
• Engagerede kolleger og et tæt samarbejde på tværs af museet

Om os
Statens Naturhistoriske Museum  er Danmarks nationale museum for naturhistorie og et internationalt videnscenter inden for biodiversitet, natur og livets udvikling. Museet rummer omkring 14 millioner genstande indsamlet gennem 400 år samt levende samlinger med ca. 8.000
plantearter i Botanisk Have. Samlingerne danner grundlag for forskning i international klasse og for museets formidling til offentligheden.

I 2027 åbner et nyt samlet museum i Botanisk Have i hjertet af København. Her forenes forskning, samlinger og formidling i moderne rammer, der styrker både den videnskabelige profil og publikumsoplevelsen. Den nye museumsbygning rummer udstillinger, forsknings- og undervisningsfaciliteter, restaurant, butik m.m.

I en tid præget af klimaforandringer og biodiversitetstab spiller naturhistoriske museer en central rolle. Statens Naturhistoriske Museum arbejder for at styrke forbindelsen mellem mennesker og natur gennem forskningsbaseret viden og formidling, der gør komplekse sammenhænge forståelige og relevante. Ambitionen er at skabe forundring, der fører til indsigt og engagement i naturens fremtid.

Museet er en del af Københavns Universitet og er en organisation i udvikling med høje faglige ambitioner, hvor samarbejde, nysgerrighed og faglighed er centrale drivkræfter.

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår
Du bliver ansat på Københavns Universitet som timelønnet studerende med en gennemsnitlig ugentlig arbejdstid på 10 timer.

Arbejdstiden fordeles efter vagtplan og omfatter dag-, aften-, weekend- og helligdagsvagter. Arbejdstiden planlægges under hensyntagen til dit studie.

Ansættelse og aflønning sker som studerende i henhold til Fællesoverenskomsten mellem Skatteministeriet og Offentligt Ansattes Organisationer – Det Statslige Område (OAO-fællesoverenskomsten) samt Organisationsaftale for Kontorfunktionærer, laboranter og IT-medarbejdere (HK). Timelønnen er alt efter anciennitet på minimum 145,73 kr. (1. august 2026-niveau)

Det er en forudsætning for ansættelsen, at du er indskrevet og aktiv studerende ved en videregående uddannelsesinstitution. Ansættelsen kan maksimalt vare seks år.

Københavns Universitet har etableret en ny fælles administrativ organisering, som fortsat implementeres. Det indebærer løbende forandringer og udvikling af bl.a. arbejdsgange og samarbejdsflader.

Du kan læse mere om lønniveauer i staten på www.loenoverblik.dk

Din ansøgning
Er du interesseret i stillingen, beder vi dig sende din ansøgning med relevante bilag via Jobportalen senest den 1. november 2026. Vi indkalder løbende til samtaler.

Ansættelsessamtaler forventes afholdt i uge 41-45.

Ansættelsen vil være per 1. januar 2026 med opstart den 6. januar hvor alt frontpersonale mødes til en obligatorisk introduktionsdag. Derefter følger oplæring og undervisning inden museets officielle åbning.

Københavns Universitet og Statens Naturhistoriske Museum ønsker at afspejle det omgivende samfund og opfordrer alle uanset personlig baggrund til at søge stillingen.

Yderligere oplysninger
Har du spørgsmål til stillingen, er du velkommen til at kontakte leder af Butik & Billet, Lise Mai Hjorth, på hjorth@snm.ku.dk eller telefon 25 69 59 13 (træffes tirsdag og torsdag kl. 09.00-13.00).

I første halvdel af 2027 åbner Statens Naturhistoriske Museum dørene til det nye museum i Botanisk Have, hvor Danmarks naturhistorie for første gang samles under ét tag.

På Statens Naturhistoriske Museum er godt værtskab en vigtig del af gæstens samlede oplevelse. Derfor søger vi flere kolleger, der er imødekommende og servicemindede og trives i en hverdag med mange forskellige mennesker og kontaktflader.

Vi søger medarbejdere til både Butik og Billet & Gæsteservice og tilbyder stillinger på både 20 og 30 timer om ugen.

Om jobbet
Du bliver en del af museets Kommercielle afdeling, som udvikler og driver en række af museets kommercielle tilbud og gæsteservices. Her får du en varieret hverdag, hvor den gode gæsteoplevelse er omdrejningspunktet.

Du vil have dit primære arbejdsområde inden for enten Butik eller Billet & Gæsteservice. Da vi er én samlet afdeling, hjælper vi hinanden på tværs, og du skal derfor være indstillet på at træde til i andre funktioner ved f.eks. frokostafløsning, sygdom eller travle perioder. Du får naturligvis oplæring i de funktioner, du skal kunne varetage.

Billet & Gæsteservice
I Billet & Gæsteservice er du blandt de første, vores gæster møder. Du tager imod og vejleder gæster, sælger billetter og hjælper med både små og store spørgsmål om deres besøg. Du besvarer desuden henvendelser via mail og telefon og indgår i værtskabet ved arrangementer i samarbejde med Eventafdelingen.

Dine opgaver vil blandt andet være:

• Salg og scanning af billetter samt gæstebetjening på museet og i Palmehuset
• Modtagelse og vejledning af gæster
• Information om museet, udstillinger, aktiviteter og faciliteter
• Besvarelse af mails og telefoniske henvendelser
• Værtskab ved arrangementer og assistance til Eventafdelingen
• Bidrage til, at velkomsthallen altid fremstår præsentabel og indbydende
• Praktiske opgaver i den daglige drift

Butik
I museumsbutikken kombinerer du godt værtskab og service med salg og butiksdrift. Du hjælper og vejleder gæsterne, sørger for, at butikken fremstår indbydende, og tager del i de praktiske opgaver omkring varer og lager.

Dine opgaver vil blandt andet være:

• Salg, service og vejledning
• Vareopfyldning
• Modtagelse, udpakning og prismærkning af varer
• Lageropgaver og varehåndtering
• Løbende status på varer og lagerbeholdning
• Praktiske opgaver i den daglige butiksdrift

Hvem er du?
Vi leder efter kolleger, der har lyst til at tage ansvar for den gode gæsteoplevelse og bidrage til et godt samarbejde i hverdagen. Du trives med en arbejdsdag, hvor tempoet varierer, og hvor du både skal være opmærksom på gæsterne og tage ansvar for de praktiske opgaver omkring dig.

Vi forventer, at du:

• Har erfaring fra butik, billetsalg, gæsteservice eller andet serviceorienteret arbejde
• Møder gæster åbent, hjælpsomt og imødekommende
• Er opmærksom på gæsternes behov og tager naturligt initiativ til at hjælpe
• Trives med gæstekontakt, salg og service
• Kommunikerer klart og professionelt både mundtligt og skriftligt
• Arbejder struktureret og tager ansvar for dine opgaver
• Kan bevare overblikket og det gode humør i travle perioder
• Taler og skriver dansk og engelsk
• Trives i et team og bidrager positivt til fællesskabet

Vi tilbyder

• En varieret arbejdsdag med værtskab og gæstekontakt som omdrejningspunkt
• Et primært arbejdsområde inden for enten Butik eller Billet & Gæsteservice
• Grundig oplæring i de funktioner, du skal varetage
• Engagerede kolleger og et stærkt samarbejde på tværs af museet
• En arbejdsplads i spændende udvikling frem mod åbningen af det nye Statens Naturhistoriske Museum i 2027
• Muligheden for at gøre en reel forskel for tusindvis af gæster hvert år
   

Om os
Statens Naturhistoriske Museum er Danmarks nationale museum for naturhistorie og et internationalt videnscenter inden for biodiversitet, natur og livets udvikling. Museet rummer omkring 14 millioner genstande indsamlet gennem 400 år samt levende samlinger med ca. 8.000 plantearter i Botanisk Have. Samlingerne danner grundlag for forskning i international klasse og for museets formidling til offentligheden.

I 2027 åbner et nyt samlet museum i Botanisk Have i hjertet af København. Her forenes forskning, samlinger og formidling i moderne rammer, der styrker både den videnskabelige profil og publikumsoplevelsen. Den nye museumsbygning rummer udstillinger, forsknings- og undervisningsfaciliteter, restaurant, butik m.m.

I en tid præget af klimaforandringer og biodiversitetstab spiller naturhistoriske museer en central rolle. Statens Naturhistoriske Museum arbejder for at styrke forbindelsen mellem mennesker og natur gennem forskningsbaseret viden og formidling, der gør komplekse sammenhænge forståelige og relevante. Ambitionen er at skabe forundring, der fører til indsigt og engagement i naturens fremtid.

Museet er en del af Københavns Universitet og er en organisation i udvikling med højefaglige ambitioner, hvor samarbejde, nysgerrighed og faglighed er centrale drivkræfter.
 

Løn- og ansættelsesvilkår
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Vi søger flere medarbejdere med en gennemsnitlig ugentlig arbejdstid på henholdsvis 20 og 30 timer. Ansættelsen vil være per 1. januar 2026 med opstart den 6. januar hvor alt frontpersonale mødes til en obligatorisk introduktionsdag. Derefter følger oplæring og undervisning inden museets officielle åbning.

Arbejdstiden fordeles efter vagtplan og omfatter dag-, aften-, weekend- og helligdagsvagter.

Københavns Universitet har etableret en ny fælles administrativ organisering, som fortsat implementeres. Det indebærer løbende forandringer og udvikling af bl.a. arbejdsgange ogsamarbejdsflader.

Du kan læse mere om lønniveauer i staten på www.loenoverblik.dk

Din ansøgning
Er du interesseret i stillingen, beder vi dig sende din ansøgning med relevante bilag via Jobportalen senest den 1. november 2026. Der indkaldes løbende til samtale.

I din ansøgning må du meget gerne skrive, om du primært er interesseret i Butik eller Billet & Gæsteservice, og om du ønsker en stilling på 20 eller 30 timer om ugen.

Ansættelsessamtaler afholdes i uge 41-45.

Yderligere oplysninger
Har du spørgsmål til stillingen, er du velkommen til at kontakte leder af Butik & Billet, Lise Mai Hjorth, på hjorth@snm.ku.dk eller telefon 25 69 59 13 (træffes tirsdag og torsdag kl. 09.00-13.00).

The PhD project will be part of the research project Sensing Korea: Reframing Korean Studies in the Nordic Countries, funded by the Academy of Korean Studies. Sensing Korea aims to develop sensory and narrative approaches to Korean Studies in order to explore the diversity of Korean experiences beyond essentializing representations.

The PhD scholarship is funded through the Core University Program for Korean Studies of the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Studies Promotion Service at the Academy of Korean Studies (AKS-2026-OLU-2250001). Sensing Korea is led by Barbara Wall and hosted by Korean Studies at the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, University of Copenhagen. The project runs for five years, from June 2026 to May 2031.

The PhD candidate will be supervised by project leader Barbara Wall and will work closely with a project team comprising scholars based at the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies as well as researchers from Korean Studies programs at other Nordic universities. The candidate is also expected to have an interest in communicating academic knowledge about Korea to a broader public.

About the department
The project is based at the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, which is part of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen. The department has approximately 800 students and 150 employees. At the department, we research and teach in language, culture, religion and society, primarily with a focus on regions outside Western Europe and the USA. The work is rooted in language-based area studies and cross-cultural perspectives that provide insight into global contexts and cultural complexity.

Introduction to the PhD programme
PhD studies consist of research programmes that qualify students for independent and wide-ranging research, development and teaching at international level. The main emphasis is on PhD students organising and conducting their own research project (under supervision). The programme culminates in the submission of a PhD thesis, which the student must defend in public. The programme is prescribed to 180 ECTS points, corresponding to three years of full-time study. The PhD will have to teach and carry out other tasks at the department as part of the PhD position corresponding to 840 working hours (6 months).

A PhD opens up a range of career opportunities in academia and elsewhere. As well as writing a thesis, PhD students work in active research environments in Denmark and abroad. They contribute to the academic environment, take research training courses and convey the results of their research in teaching, at academic conferences and to the general public.

Qualification requirements
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to a master’s degree in Korean Studies or a related field in the humanities. Particularly relevant disciplinary backgrounds and research interests include Literary Studies and Sensory Studies, as well as Musicology, Media Studies, Religious Studies, Cultural Studies, History, Art History/Visual Culture, Performance Studies, and East Asian Studies. If you have completed your education in Denmark, you must have a master’s degree covered by the collective agreement for academics in the state sector.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Korean Studies or a related humanities discipline, with research interests in Literary Studies and/or Sensory Studies, or in another relevant field with a clear connection to sensory and narrative approaches to Korea. Excellent proficiency in Korean and English is essential. Proficiency in a Scandinavian language and/or Literary Sinitic (Hanmun) is considered an advantage.

If you have completed your education outside of Denmark, you must either have a master’s degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years) or as minimum a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s degree (three years) and be assessed as having professional qualifications at master's level.

If you have completed your education outside of Denmark, we will obtain an assessment of your education from the Danish Research Agency. Applicants must possess skills in written and spoken academic English at a high level. Additional language skills and knowledge of related regions is an advantage. If deemed necessary, the department may request that applicants document their English or other language skills.

Application
All applications must be submitted online, in PDF or Microsoft Word format, via the link “Apply for the position” at the bottom of the page.

The application must include:

Personal statement (max. one page)
In their personal statements, applicants are encouraged to:

• outline how the PhD project relates to other research activities at the department, particularly the Sensing Korea project.
• describe as clearly as possible their competencies and personal qualifications relevant to the PhD programme and the Sensing Korea project.

CV
Applications must be accompanied by a CV (max.one page) and a list of publications, where relevant.

Documentation (diplomas and transcripts)
Applicants must upload the following:

• A copy of their Master’s degree diploma or similar (if this is not available by the application deadline, applicants must document pre-approval of their Master’s thesis)
• A copy of their Master’s degree transcript
• A copy of their Bachelor’s degree diploma
• A copy of their Bachelor’s degree transcript.

Applicants with a degree from a university where the working language is not English or one of the Scandinavian languages must submit a translation of their Master’s diploma and/or diploma transcripts approved by the issuing university of by another local authority. These documents must be translated into English, Danish, Norwegian or Swedish. An official description of the grading scale (and a diploma supplement where relevant) must also be attached.

Chinese applicants must attach a China Credentials Verification (CHSI) certificate. Read more about CHSI here: https://www.chsi.com.cn/xlcx/en/index.jsp.

Project description
Applications must include a preliminary project description covering the problem formulation, overall objectives, methodology, design and timetable (max. five pages/12,000 characters, incl. spaces, excl. bibliography). The project description should also give a preliminary indication of what research literature the candidate would expect to engage with.

On the website of the PhD School, you can find more information about the attachments your need to include with your application:PhD at the Faculty of Humanities – University of Copenhagen / https://phd.humanities.ku.dk/how-to-obtain-a-phd-scholarship/admission-requirements/ .

Please do not upload or submit recommendations, publications, theses, etc.

Assessment criteria
The following criteria are applied when assessing PhD applications:

• The quality, originality and feasibility of the PhD project and its relevance to the Sensing Korea project
• Research qualifications, as reflected in the attached CV and project description
• Competencies and knowledge of relevant fields of academic research
• Level (grades obtained) of Bachelor and Master’s studies.

Please note that only one position is available and competition is intense.

The recruitment process 
After the deadline for applications, the Head of Department considers advice from the Appointment Committee and then selects applicants for assessment. All applicants will be notified whether or not they have been shortlisted. After this, the Head of Department sets up an expert Assessment Committee to assess the shortlisted applications. The selected applicants will be informed who is serving on the committee. Individual applicants will be offered the opportunity to comment on the committee’s assessment of their application before the appointment is announced.

Enrolment
It is a prerequisite for employment that successful applicants enrol at the PhD School of the Faculty of Humanities at the University of Copenhagen.
For further information about the structure of the PhD programme, please refer to: Structure of the PhD programme – University of Copenhagen
For further information about the guidelines for PhD studies at UCPH, please refer to: https://phd.ku.dk/english/

Salary and Terms of Employment
Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC).
The salary range starts at approximately DKK 30,200 (EUR 4.040) + an 18.07 % pension contribution. According to the agreement, the PhD student is required to carry out tasks at the relevant department to an extent corresponding to 840 working hours (6 months). These tasks are primarily expected to consist of teaching in the department’s study programmes.

You can read more about employment as a PhD Fellow here: Employment as a PhD student – University of Copenhagen.

International Applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about our services at: For international researchers at the University of Copenhagen – University of Copenhagen (ku.dk).

An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. To learn more about our diverse workplace and our participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in research, please visit: HR Excellence in Research – University of Copenhagen.

For further information about the application procedure, please refer to the University of Copenhagen website: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

Contact Information
Information about the recruitment process is available from HR South at: hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk. Please refer to ID number: 211-2541/26-2H.

If you have any questions about the academic content of the PhD programme, please e-mail the PhD coordinator at the Department of Cross-Cultural and Regional Studies, Simon Stjernholm, stjernholm@hum.ku.dk.
If you have questions related to the Sensing Korea project, please email PI Barbara Wall, barbara.wall@hum.ku.dk

The deadline for applications is 1 November 2026 at 23:59 (CET).
Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline will not be considered. However, changes may be made to the submitted application right up until the deadline.

The Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (PLEN); Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen invites applications for a position as full Professor within the area of microbial interactions in plant and environmental systems.

Research and teaching at PLEN covers topics within Agriculture, Plant Science, Biotechnology, Biosolutions and Environmental Sciences, dealing with a wide range of subjects focusing especially on plants, soil, and microorganisms from molecules through organisms to populations and anthropogenic ecosystems. It is our vision to maintain and develop our position as one of the leading departments for plant science and the related areas based on excellent basic and applied research.

The department hosts state-of-the art infrastructure and unique field research facilities, with many opportunities for collaborations across the department. The department is organised into four sections, and the appointed professor will be affiliated to the section of Environmental Sciences located at the Frederiksberg campus.

The section of Environmental Sciences carries out world-leading research across diverse disciplines, including soil microbiology, chemistry, agrohydrology, ecotoxicology, to assess and mitigate human impacts on ecosystems. By combining measurements, experiments, and modelling, the section supports both basic environmental science and applied solutions for sustainable agriculture, climate mitigation, and clean soil and water. The section of Environmental Sciences conducts world-leading research covering environmental biology, chemistry, and ecosystem science. Focusing on agroecosystems and impacts on soil, water, and the atmosphere, the section connects fundamental discoveries to solutions for targeting climate impacts, microbial diversity, and toxicological challenges.

The professor is expected to teach both at the BSc and MSc levels primarily in the Biotechnology and the Natural resources and Environmental Sciences programmes at the Frederiksberg Campus and to expand these regular teaching commitments to the new MSc in Biosolutions in Kalundborg.

Duties include the applicant’s own research, development of the field, assessment tasks, grant applications, and research management such as supervision and training of research fellows and other staff. The successful applicant must also teach, supervise, prepare and participate in examinations, and fulfill other tasks requested by the Department.

Description of qualifications needed

The professorship is advertised within the area of microbial solutions for climate-friendly and sustainable production systems. Full exploitation of these solutions requires basic understanding of the complex interactions in the environment which shape microbial communities and their functions in soil and at the plant root interface.

Hence, the appointed professor should have a broad knowledge of microbial ecology including microbial functioning under soil conditions, drivers for microbiome assembly as well as microbe-microbe and plant-microbe interactions of importance for soil and plant health. It is expected that the professor has a recognized international position in the field and contributes to the design and implementation of new methodologies within microbial ecology. The successful candidate is expected to drive research within:

• Model system development for causality and mechanistic understanding of microbial functioning under natural soil conditions
• The microbial component of N and P nutrition in agricultural systems
• Drivers for root colonization and microbial assembly in agricultural systems
• Microbial functions of importance for soil health and functioning
• Microbial solutions for climate mitigation and sustainable plant production

The appointed professor is expected to cover teaching in existing courses both at the MSc and BSc levels in subjects related to microbiology, molecular genetics and biotechnology. Likewise, the appointed professor is expected to be a driver for the development of courses to ensure high-quality teaching in a constantly changing educational landscape. Supervision of BSc and MSc projects is expected on a regular basis. International candidates are expected to be able to contribute actively to teaching in Danish within 3-6 years, including supervision and assessment of students. Applicants are required to have university level teaching experience, documented teaching competencies and must be able to explain and reflect upon own teaching practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher training programme for assistant professors is required.

The candidate should fulfil the following criteria:

• PhD or similar in molecular biology, microbiology, biochemistry, or a related field
• Profound experience in the study of plant microbe-related issues in the context of sustainable agriculture
• An excellent publication record that includes corresponding-author, senior author and first author publications of relevance to the position and demonstrate an impact on the scientific field of microbial interactions related to soils, plants and the environment
• Proven leadership in an academic research environment and ability to guide an independent research group to achieve specific goals
• Extensive experience in the development, organization, restructuring, and management of courses at BSc and MSc levels, supported by a comprehensive teaching portfolio that documents pedagogic competences and ongoing skills development.
• Extensive experience with supervision of BSc, MSc, and PhD students, as well as postdocs
• A teaching portfolio that documents teaching experience and reflections on teaching skills
• Documented ability to obtain independent research grants from private and public foundations.
• A strong track record of successful external/international collaborations.
• Documented experience in organizational tasks such as departmental committees
• Experience with outreach activities and communication of research to the public and stakeholders via, e.g., popular science events, press releases, interviews, conferences etc
• Societal impact in terms of participation in appropriate stakeholder networks

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, original scientific production at an international level, including contributions to developments in their field, as well as their documented teaching qualifications. Managerial and out-reach qualifications of applicants including ability to attract external funding will also be considered.

General criteria apply to the appointment of professors at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organizational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

Please read more here: https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-meritering-maj-2026/5c_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-professors.pdf

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here

Salary and employment conditions

The position is open from 1 May 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Employment is as Professor under the applicable collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.   There will be an opportunity to negotiate supplements based on qualifications. You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Further information on the department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Department Morten Petersen (morten.petersen@plen.ku.dk).

Filing of application
The application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 1 November 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held on 18 March 2027.

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0367/26-2K.

The position is initially available for 24 months. An extension may be possible subject to project progress, funding and mutual agreement. The position is expected to commence on 1 February 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter, as agreed with the successful candidate.

The fellow will join the Strep A Vaccine Research Group led by A/Prof Stephan Brouwer at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Initiative for Vaccines and Immunity (NIVI) Research Center, which is embedded in the Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

Background

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Initiative for Vaccines and Immunity (NIVI), launched in December 2023, has a unique mission to harness airway immunity through innovative vaccine research and development to prevent airborne epidemics. NIVI has two parts:

• NIVI Research Center (NIVI-R): A state-of-the-art research center anchored to the University of Copenhagen, Department of Immunology and Microbiology.
• NIVI Development (NIVI-D): A company that focuses on translational sciences and advancing vaccine development.

NIVI-R conducts scientific research, while NIVI-D works to quickly turn that research into new vaccine candidates. NIVI-D accelerates clinical trials (phases 1 and 2) and ensures a smooth transition to partners for later stages of development.

By connecting science, innovation, clinical trials, regulatory processes, and product development, NIVI aims to streamline the journey from research to real-world vaccines.

Our research

Our group is part of the NIVI-R interdisciplinary research consortium and focuses on the discovery, characterization, and evaluation of vaccine antigens from Streptococcus pyogenes (Group A Streptococcus; Strep A). Strep A is responsible for a substantial global burden of disease, ranging from pharyngitis and skin infections to life-threatening invasive disease and post-infectious autoimmune complications. Despite decades of research, no licensed vaccine is currently available.

Our research aims to better understand the molecular mechanisms underlying Strep A pathogenesis and protective immunity, and to translate this knowledge into the development of next-generation vaccines. We combine bacterial genetics, molecular microbiology, biochemistry, protein science, functional immunology, human cellular models, and pre-clinical infection models to identify and evaluate vaccine antigens and immune correlates of protection.

A major focus of the group is the development of functional assays to characterize Strep A virulence factors and vaccine antigens. These assays are used to define biological function, investigate host-pathogen interactions, evaluate antibody-mediated neutralization, and establish mechanistic links between antigen-specific immune responses and protection.

We are a young, international, and collaborative team that values scientific rigor, creativity, mentorship, and teamwork. As part of NIVI, we work closely with leading groups in airway immunity, vaccine formulation and adjuvants, structural biology, and we benefit from close ties to Statens Serum Institut and to NIVI-D’s translational pipeline. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive research environment and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds; we value diversity across gender, nationality, career stage, and scientific training.

Your job

We strive to build a cohesive research environment in which individual projects contribute to a shared goal: developing and validating vaccine antigens that can advance Strep A vaccine development. As our new postdoctoral fellow, you will lead the development and implementation of functional assays for the characterization of Strep A antigens and virulence factors.

Your primary responsibilities will include designing, developing, optimizing, and validating biochemical, enzymatic, cellular, and immunological assays to investigate antigen function and assess vaccine-induced antibody responses. You will contribute to recombinant protein production and characterization, establish functional readouts for antigen activity, and develop assays suitable for evaluating antibody-mediated inhibition or neutralization of virulence-associated mechanisms.

The project will involve extensive laboratory work encompassing molecular cloning, recombinant protein expression, protein purification, protein characterization, enzymology, and cell-based assays. In addition, you will contribute to the development of opsonophagocytic killing (OPK) assays and other functional immune assays using relevant human cell culture systems.

You will be expected to independently drive your research project with a high degree of scientific autonomy while actively collaborating with colleagues within the group and the broader NIVI consortium. Responsibilities will also include data analysis, manuscript preparation, presentation of results at group and consortium meetings, and dissemination of findings at international conferences. The successful candidate will benefit from regular mentoring and career-development discussions tailored to their professional goals.

The project will include the following key areas:

1. Development and validation of biochemical and enzymatic assays to characterize Strep A vaccine antigens and virulence-associated proteins.
2. Recombinant expression, purification, and biophysical characterization of bacterial proteins required for functional assay development.
3. Development of antibody-functional assays, including neutralization, inhibition, and mechanism-of-action studies.
4. Establishment and optimization of opsonophagocytic killing (OPK) assays and other cellular assays relevant to vaccine-induced protection.
5. Investigation of host-pathogen interactions using mammalian cell culture systems and functional immunological assays.

While the precise experimental emphasis may evolve as the project progresses, the successful candidate is expected to contribute across these interconnected areas, with a primary focus on establishing robust functional assays that support antigen discovery, characterization, and vaccine evaluation.

Profile

We are looking for a highly motivated and creative scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills

• You have a PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Immunology, or a closely related field.
• You have significant hands-on experience developing, optimizing, and troubleshooting biochemical, enzymatic, or protein-based functional assays.
• You have strong expertise in recombinant protein expression, purification, and characterization.
• You possess a solid understanding of protein biochemistry, enzyme kinetics, protein-protein interactions, and structure-function relationships.
• You have experience with molecular cloning and standard molecular biology techniques.
• You have experience working with mammalian cell culture systems.
• You have demonstrated ability to independently design experiments and solve complex technical challenges.
• You have a strong record of scientific productivity, as demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications and other scientific achievements.
• You are collaborative, communicative, and enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• You have excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.
• You are motivated to develop new methods and expand your scientific expertise.

Desirable experience and skills

• Experience with bacterial pathogens and host-pathogen interaction research.
• Experience developing antibody-functional assays, including neutralization, inhibition, or immune-effector assays.
• Experience with opsonophagocytic killing (OPK) assays or related phagocyte-based functional assays.
• Experience with primary immune cells, macrophage cell lines, neutrophil-like cell lines, or other relevant cellular models.
• Experience with biophysical protein characterization techniques, such as SPR, SEC-MALS, CD spectroscopy, or related methods.
• Experience with protein structural analysis or structure-guided antigen characterization.

Overall, it is expected that you contribute actively to a positive, collaborative and productive work environment. A strong scientific track record with a productive publication list will also weigh strongly in the assessment.

Place of employment

The place of employment is at NIVI Research Center, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include state-of-the-art laboratories for molecular microbiology, protein biochemistry, and assay development, together with BSL-2 containment facilities for work with bacterial pathogens. We have extensive infrastructure for recombinant protein expression, purification, and characterization, including SPR-based interaction analysis and other biophysical characterization platforms. Dedicated mammalian cell culture facilities support the development of host-pathogen interaction and opsonophagocytic killing assays, while advanced microscopy facilities enable cellular and mechanistic studies. Researchers additionally have access to UCPH core facilities for genomics, proteomics, flow cytometry, and bioinformatics.

Terms of employment

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position initially limited to a period of 2 years. The starting date is 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18.07% to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for favourable taxation under the Danish researcher taxation scheme, subject to applicable rules and individual eligibility.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities applicable at the time of appointment.

Questions

For further information on the position, please contact Stephan Brouwer (stephan.brouwer@sund.ku.dk), or for administrative questions P&O Hannah Margrethe Borg Sortland (hannah.sortland@sund.ku.dk)

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure

Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications.
5. List of up to 3 references and their contact information.

Deadline for applications: 1st of November, 23.59 CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline and not to consider applications that do not meet the requirements.

The further process

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed, each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Interviews are expected to be held in weeks 48-49.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

The position is open for talented candidates with a master’s degree, who want to pursue a PhD degree in Computer Science.

DC1: The successful PhD candidate will work on reversible programming languages. The candidate can build on the work by project members.

Concretely, the work includes the following:

• Advancing reversible programming languages with a view on increasing their expressiveness and applicability to the development and construction of non-trivial reversible algorithms.
• Studying the integration of reversible features into mainstream irreversible languages.
• Exploring domain-specific features to identify novel language idioms specific to reversible programming and applications developed elsewhere in the network.
• Publishing the results at international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.

Planned secondments: CNRS / Université Côte d'Azur (France), University of Southern Denmark (Denmark), and Tokai National Higher Education and Research System (Japan).

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants for the position:
The candidate must have a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish Master's degree) in Computer Science or a closely related field, obtained by the recruitment date.

Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in a language other than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.

As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufsn.dk/english/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database/

Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

Other important criteria are:

• Strong academic record and motivation for doctoral research.
• Experience in programming language design, semantics, or implementation, regardless of programming paradigm, is an advantage. Prior knowledge of reversible computing is not needed.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively in an international research environment. Proactive and team-oriented approach to work.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Willingness and ability to travel and undertake secondments at other project partners.

The successful candidate will be employed as a PhD student at the Department of Computer Science at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Copenhagen, and will collaborate closely with the group at the University of Southern Denmark, Odense, which is also an E-CoRe partner. The position may involve co-supervising related student projects. The PhD student is expected to participate in the activities of the research section and in the training programme of the E-CoRe network.

The main supervisor is Professor Robert Glück (e-mail: glueck@di.ku.dk), whose current research focus is on programming languages, reversible computing, program generation, and metaprogramming.

Start date:    1 January 2027, or after agreement with the cohort of the MSCA-DN

Duration:      3 years

The successful candidate will conduct independent research related to the topics above at the Programming Languages and Theory of Computation (PLTC) Section, Department of Computer Science (DIKU). We expect the candidate to engage in an active research environment and take part in student guidance.

Note: Another job opening for DC7 “Compilation Principles for Reversible Languages” is available. More information: PhD position in Compilation Principles for Reversible Languages (MSCA Doctoral Network E-CoRe, DC7), University of Copenhagen.

Mobility rule
The researcher must not have resided or carried out his/her/their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. Short stays as holidays and compulsory military service and/or Refugee Convention 1951 are disregarded.

Eligibility as Doctoral Candidate (DC)
The recruited DC must be doctoral candidate, i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree on the first day of employment. Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible.

Workplace description 
The Programming Languages and Theory of Computation (PLTC) Section is part of the Department of Computer Science (DIKU) at the Faculty of Science, located on the North Campus in Copenhagen. At the section we research topics such as algorithmic aspects of programming, compiler technology, functional programming, reversible and quantum computing. You will be part of an international group of PhD students, postdocs, and faculty working at the intersection of programming languages, theory of computing, and various applications.

More information about PLTC and DIKU can be found at https://di.ku.dk/english/research/pltc/  and https://di.ku.dk/english/.

Terms of employment 
Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organization. Currently, the monthly salary starts at DKK 31,845 / approx. EUR 4,260 (August 2026-level). 
Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18.07 % to your pension fund.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Further information
For further information, please contact Professor Robert Glück (e-mail: glueck@di.ku.dk).

International applicants may find this link useful: https://ism.ku.dk/ (International Staff Mobility) or https://www.workindenmark.dk/.

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. Master of Science diploma and transcript of records. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor will do.
4. Publication list (if any).

Deadline for applications: Sunday 1 November 2026, 23:59 PM CET.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the above-mentioned requirements.

The further process 
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee which will consist of both internal (UCPH) and external members. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed, each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You may read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

Read more about the network at https://e-core.nws.cs.unibo.it/.

The position is open for talented candidates with a master’s degree, who want to pursue a PhD degree in Computer Science.

DC7: The successful PhD candidate will work on compilation principles and techniques for reversible languages. The candidate can build on the work by project members.

Concretely, the work includes the following:

• Studying techniques for translating high-level reversible languages into efficient low-level reversible and irreversible representations.
• Designing optimisation techniques for reversible languages, including foundational methods and novel approaches to program analysis and code generation.
• Implementing prototype compilers to evaluate optimisation techniques, alongside a benchmark suite specifically designed for reversible compilation and empirical evaluation.
• Publishing the results at international conferences and in peer-reviewed journals.

Planned Secondments: Technische Hochschule Mittelhessen (Germany), University of Manchester (UK).

Key criteria for the assessment of applicants for the position:  

The candidate must have a master’s degree (equivalent to a Danish Master's degree) in Computer Science or a closely related field, obtained by the recruitment date.

Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in a language other than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.

As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufsn.dk/english/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database/

Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

Other important criteria are:

• Strong academic record and motivation for doctoral research.
• Experience in compiler design, program analysis, and language semantics, regardless of programming paradigm, is an advantage. Prior knowledge of reversible computing is not needed.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively in an international research environment. Proactive and team-oriented approach to work.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Willingness and ability to travel and undertake secondments at other project partners.

The successful candidate will be employed as a PhD student at the Department of Computer Science at the Faculty of Sciences, University of Copenhagen, and will collaborate closely with the group at the University of Southern Denmark, Odense, which is also an E-CoRe partner. The position may involve co-supervising related student projects. The PhD student is expected to participate in the activities of the research section and in the training programme of the E-CoRe network.
The main supervisor is Professor Robert Glück (e-mail: glueck@di.ku.dk), whose current research focus is on programming languages, reversible computing, program generation, and metaprogramming.

Start date:    1 January 2027, or after agreement with the cohort of the MSCA-DN

Duration:      3 years

The successful candidate will conduct independent research related to the topics above at the Programming Languages and Theory of Computation (PLTC) Section, Department of Computer Science (DIKU). We expect the candidate to engage in an active research environment and take part in student guidance.

Note: Another job opening for DC1 “Reversible Programming Languages” is available. More information: PhD position in Reversible Programming Languages (MSCA Doctoral Network E-CoRe, DC1), University of Copenhagen.

Mobility rule
The researcher must not have resided or carried out his/her/their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Denmark for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date. Short stays as holidays and compulsory military service and/or Refugee Convention 1951 are disregarded.

Eligibility as Doctoral Candidate (DC)
The recruited DC must be doctoral candidate, i.e. not already in possession of a doctoral degree on the first day of employment. Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree will not be considered eligible.

Workplace description 
The Programming Languages and Theory of Computation (PLTC) Section is part of the Department of Computer Science (DIKU) at the Faculty of Science, located on the North Campus in Copenhagen. At the section we research topics such as algorithmic aspects of programming, compiler technology, functional programming, reversible and quantum computing. You will be part of an international group of PhD students, postdocs, and faculty working at the intersection of programming languages, theory of computing, and various applications.

More information about PLTC and DIKU can be found at https://di.ku.dk/english/research/pltc/  and https://di.ku.dk/english/.

Terms of employment 
Salary, pension and terms of employment will be in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organization. Currently, the monthly salary starts at DKK 31,845 / approx. EUR 4,260 (August 2026-level). 
Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18.07 % to your pension fund.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Further information
For further information, please contact Professor Robert Glück (e-mail: glueck@di.ku.dk).

International applicants may find this link useful: https://ism.ku.dk/ (International Staff Mobility) or https://www.workindenmark.dk/.

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. Master of Science diploma and transcript of records. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor will do.
4. Publication list (if any).

Deadline for applications: Sunday 1 November 2026, 23:59 PM CET.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the above-mentioned requirements.

The further process 
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee which will consist of both internal (UCPH) and external members. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed, each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You may read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.

The position is available in a project assessing the role of shrubs as drivers of ecosystem changes in the Subarctic. In this project, we conduct field and laboratory analyses in order to get a better understanding of the role of low shrubs in vegetation changes, nitrogen cycling and carbon sequestration in subarctic ecosystems. The host research group focuses on Plant Physiological Ecology & Biogeochemistry and it is led by Professor Anders Michelsen at University of Copenhagen. The work includes field visit(s) to long-term experimental sites near Abisko in Northern Sweden, and collaboration with Associate Research Prof. Matteo Campioli at University of Antwerpen.

Project overview

The project is aimed at studying plant responses to long-term experimental warming in Subarctic tundra heath ecosystems, including biomass changes and warming impacts on plant nitrogen uptake as well as primary and secondary growth.

Subarctic heaths are one of the ecosystem types most affected by the ongoing climatic changes, showing large biotic changes such as shrubification. Both evergreen and deciduous shrubs are expanding and will likely dominate future dry heaths in subarctic Scandinavia. Shrubs have an important role as ecosystem engineers, linked to shrub dominance patterns and performance. We will reveal 1) evergreen and deciduous shrub biomass and nitrogen (N) pool responses in subarctic tundra ecosystems influenced by experimental summer warming for one, two or three decades; 2) primary and secondary growth by dominant shrubs in the same control and warmed plots, and 3) the shrub N uptake in spring and summer in these experiments using an isotope labelled amino acid. The aim is to improve our fundamental understanding of shrub expansion, interactions with soil processes and significance for climate feedbacks in a future warmer Subarctic. The experimental setup is unique in terms of time span and potential for comparing responses at multiple time points at the same site, and at multiple sites with similar vegetation, on a decadal time scale.

The project relies on established long-term field experiments in Abisko, Northern Sweden. The project combines field-based sampling of plants and soil, analysis of plant trait responses, labelling with stable isotopes, biogeochemical analyses including assessment of soil nutrient availability, microbial biomass and soil carbon stocks, and with analyses of carbon and nitrogen isotopic composition and plant primary and secondary growth as additional tools.

Main tasks and responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for developing independent research within the scientific area of the project, in close collaboration with host and the external partner. This includes data and sample collection in field experiments, extensive processing of previously obtained biological material and data, interpretation as well as writing scientific publications. Note that much of the field sampling has already been performed. The candidate should be willing to perform additional field work in subarctic N. Sweden (Abisko) alone and with host and collaborators (short period(s) for up to 3 weeks in total in spring/summer), with research visit at University of Antwerpen, and extensive laboratory work (assisted by PI and lab technician) in Copenhagen where the post doc is based.

Qualifications

We are looking for an ambitious, creative, and highly motivated candidate with a PhD in plant ecology, biology, biogeochemistry, or a related field. Solid experiences with field and lab-based experimental work, and data analysis/statistics are expected. Fluency in written and spoken English is a requirement, as well as excellent writing skills demonstrated by the publication record. A successful candidate also has some experience with analyses of plant traits, ecosystem responses and/or biogeochemical responses to environmental changes, and interest in the use of stable isotopes in ecology. Although the candidate must be able to work independently, good interpersonal skills are also needed.

Procedures and shortlisting

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether an expert committee will assess their application. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee, and the time schedule of an interview (around end of November). Each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. The Head of Department, based on the recommendations of the assessment committee, will make the final selection of the successful candidate.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Place of employment and principal place of work
University of Copenhagen, Department of Biology, Terrestrial Ecology Section, Universitetsparken 15, DK-2100 Copenhagen.

Terms of employment
The position is from 16 January 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter. Employment period is 2 years.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Finance and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated.

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Further information can be obtained from Prof. Anders Michelsen (e-mail: andersm@bio.ku.dk).

How to apply
The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY FOR POSITION below.

Please Include:

• A cover letter including (i) statement of research interests, (ii) reasons for applying to this position and (iii) few selected concrete proposals/ideas for possible novel and relevant research work within the topics of the project (max. 2 pages)
• Curriculum vitae including a list of publications
• Copy of the PhD diploma or documentation for planned PhD defense
• Separate reprints uploads of 3 particularly relevant papers, and upload or link to PhD thesis
• Max. 2 letters of reference

Deadline for application is 1 November 2026 at 23:59 GMT +1. Applications received after the deadline, not using the online application form, or not including the required documents will not be considered.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Research group
This PhD project is a collaborative project between the lab of Professor Petrine Wellendorph (Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, specializing in molecular pharmacology, principal supervisor), the Protein Analysis Group of Professor Kasper D. Rand (Department of Pharmacy, specializing in HDX-MS, principal co-supervisor), and Associate Professor Annette E. Langkilde (Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, specialist in SAXS, co-supervisor). This interdisciplinary setup uniquely bridges brain mechanisms with protein dynamics and structure, enabling new biological insights and cross-fertilization between fields. The PhD fellowship is funded by a larger project grant from the Novo Nordisk Foundation.

Project description
Neuronal signalling underlies every function of the brain, from basic communication to learning and memory. This project focuses on a calcium-sensing protein that plays a central role in these processes. The project will apply in-solution biophysical and analytical methods to explore molecular details of ligand binding on protein dynamics to promote structure-function of the protein and, ultimately, advance drug discovery. As the primary methodology, mass spectrometry to measure the hydrogen/deuterium exchange (HDX-MS) of the protein in solution will be used. The HDX-MS method has emerged as a sensitive and powerful alternative technology to study the conformation of proteins using only small quantities of dilute samples. The project will utilize HDX-MS to analyze the protein in various conformational and activational states and elucidate its interaction with ligands and other proteins. Furthermore, the project will also use classical radioligand binding techniques and state-of-the-art biophysical methods e.g. DSF and SAXS to measure affinity and oligomerization. This combined experimental approach will allow for a detailed analysis of the biophysical, structural, and pharmacological properties of the protein.

Principal supervisor
Professor Petrine Wellendorph, Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, e-mail: pw@sund.ku.dk, tel. +45 3533 6397.

Start
1. Feb 2027

Duration
3 years as a PhD student

Place of employment
The Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology will be the primary host, but the project will also be highly integrated with activities at Department of Pharmacy. Both departments offer research-based education and interdisciplinary research that supports the development and understanding of drugs at the highest level for the benefit of society. We work as part of a dynamic academic community of research, education and innovation within the Pharmaceutical Sciences bridging Health Sciences and Life Sciences.

Information about the primary host Department can be found at www.drug.ku.dk

Job description
Your key tasks as a PhD student at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences are:

• Carrying through an independent research project under supervision
• Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points
• Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team, preferably abroad
• Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
• Teaching of undergraduate students in pharmaceutical sciences
• Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project

PhD Programme description
The PhD programme is a three-year full-time research education within the framework of the 5+3 scheme, intended for candidates holding a relevant academic degree within the project’s subject area (e.g., pharmaceutical sciences, analytical chemistry, biophysics, biochemistry, or related areas).

Qualifications
If you have completed your academic education in Denmark, the admission to the PhD programme requires a relevant Master’s degree (equivalent to 180 ECTS BSc + 120 ECTS MSc).

If you have an academic education from abroad, you must have either a degree equivalent to a Danish master's degree (180 ETCS + 120 ECTS MSc), or at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) and be academically qualified at master's level.

As part of the assessment of whether you meet the educational requirements, you must also achieve a positive academic evaluation and be assessed as the best qualified for the position.

General criteria:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project (see specific qualifications below)
• Relevant work experience
• Previous publications
• The grade point average achieved
• Other professional activities
• A curious mind-set with an overall interest in protein structure-function
• Good language skills in English and, preferably, Danish
• A collaborative mindset and strong communication skills

Specific criteria:

The successful candidate will be an experimentally oriented scientist with a primary interest in protein chemistry, structural biology, mass spectrometry and bioanalytical science. A good understanding of biochemistry and pharmacology is also a clear advantage. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in protein chemistry, mass spectrometry and data analysis. Experience with HDX-MS will give the applicant a particularly strong standing. As the project is highly collaborative, we are looking for applicants who are motivated to work across academic research groups and who bring strong interpersonal and communication skills to this kind of setting.

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. Associated is also the Department of Pharmacy. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories within molecular pharmacology, protein chemistry and mass spectrometry.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years.

The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s successful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project to the Graduate School of Health and Medical Sciences.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2025) and www.healthsciences.ku.dk on achieving the degree.

The PhD student is expected to be affiliated to the graduate programme in pharmaceutical sciences, www.dra.ku.dk

Salary, pension, and terms of employment are in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 31,800 DKK/Roughly 4,250 EUR (August 2026) plus pension.

Application procedure
Your application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking “Apply now” below and must include the following documents in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. Certified copy of original Master diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science. Applicants with a Master´s degree from abroad should also enclose a short description of the grading scale used
4. Publication list (if possible)
5. Other information to consider: References and recommendations (if possible)

The deadline for applications is 1 November 2026, 23.59 (CET)
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorised recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.

The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.

Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

Questions
For further information, applicants may contact the principal supervisor Petrine Wellendorph, e-mail:  pw@sund.ku.dk, phone: +45 3533 6397 or PhD coordinator Marianne W. Jørgensen, e-mail: marianne.joergensen@sund.ku.dk, phone: +45 3533 6449.

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/

For more information on working and living in Denmark visit http://ism.ku.dk (International staff mobility) and https://www.workindenmark.dk

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

Start date is (expected to be) 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

Intercropping is considered a potential more sustainable cropping system reducing fertilizer and pesticide inputs. Despite the well-known effects of intercropping there is still a knowledge gap considering belowground interactions. The project will focus on intercropping of faba bean and cereals, and the potential benefits of the fun mutant (fixation under nitrate). Above- as well as belowground complementarity and competition between crops will be examined with focus on nitrogen dynamics. The project will also focus on biological nitrogen fixation, transfer of nitrogen between species and effect of specific rhizobium strains on fixation. Experiments will be conducted in field trials and in rhizotubes, and the field experiments will be done in close collaboration with SLU in Uppsala where similar experiments will be carried out. Results from the experiments will feed into development of an intercropping crop modelling part.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates within the field(s) of agronomy, biology and/or root science. Applicants can have a background with specific knowledge on root development and function, grain legume production, intercropping, crop competition and biological nitrogen fixation. Experience with greenhouse and/or field studies in combination with one or more of the abovementioned topics is an advantage.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

The PhD position is placed in the Belowground Crop Ecology research group headed by Associate professor Dorte Bodin Dresbøll. Focus of the research group is on resilient and sustainable cropping systems with special emphasis on belowground interactions, root development and function. We are working with grain legumes, forage legumes and cereals for food and feed. Main topics of the group are drought tolerance, nutrient acquisition and root exudation.

The group is a part of the Agricultural Section of Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. We are located at the Taastrup Campus outside Copenhagen.

We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include field and greenhouse facilities, modern laboratories and specialized root research facilities.

Principal supervisor is Associate professor Dorte Bodin Dresbøll, Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences, dbdr@plen.ku.dk, +4535333452

The PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. [relevant educations]. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the SCIENCE faculty, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

Responsibilities and tasks in the PhD programme

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
• Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Relevant publications
• Relevant work experience
• Other relevant professional activities
• Curious mind-set with a strong interest in agronomy and specifically grain legumes, root physiology, and intercropping systems
• Good language skills

Application and Assessment Procedure

 Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include: 

1. Motivated letter for applying for the specific PhD project (max. one page)
2. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
3. Original diplomas for Bachelor or Master and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
4. Publication list (if possible)
5. Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is 1 November 2027, 23:59 GMT +1.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above-mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week 47.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

Materials send directly to the principal supervisor will not be considered.

[General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/].

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position. 

Expected start date is 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

Background. Casein micelles (CMs) are the main protein constituent of milk (80% of protein) and defining for dairy product taste and structure. CMs are 100-200 nm globular particles, formed by a hydrated network of disordered casein proteins, named αS1, αSs, β, and κ casein. The caseins are cross-linked through binding to ionic calcium and colloidal calcium phosphate, and through hydrophobic interactions. Post-translational modifications play an important role in this, as the ionic interactions are largely mediated by casein phosphorylation sites. The CMs are stabilized by κ caseins that are believed to form a hairy layer on the CM surface. Therefore, κ casein are particularly important for CM stability. κ caseins moreover contain a rennet cleavage site, separating its anchoring para κ casein domain from the water-soluble caseinomacropeptide, the primary component of the stabilizing hairy layer. Enzymatic cleavage of this site promotes coagulation and curd formation.

Goal. Despite decades of research, central questions remain regarding the CM structure, their molecular organization, and dynamic behaviour. The goal of the PhD project is to answer fundamental questions like: are all caseins needed for CM formation? What is the role of post-translational modifications in the casein-calcium network formation, and in the κ casein hairy layer? How extended is the stabilizing hairy layer, and how does it depend on for example pH or solvent? What is the dynamic exchange of caseins between soluble caseins or other CMs? In other words, the PhD project’s aim is to understand the molecular interactions in CM which are central to the unique food properties of dairy products like milk, cream, and cheese, with a particular focus of κ casein.

How. Methodological strategy involves state-of-the-art molecular dynamics simulations for building a molecular model of casein micelles. Advanced x-ray and neutron scattering experiments, will be used to validate the model. Scattering experiments provide information of the hierarchical structure of CMs, whereas molecular simulations model the molecules and their interactions. The combination of simulations and scattering data is particularly strong, as the simulated molecular predictions can be validated experimentally. The project thus involves preparing samples, collecting and analysing scattering data and complementary data when needed, and running MD simulations and comparing these to the experimental data. [AL1] 

Societal impact. By understanding casein micelles better, the project supports the development of more sustainable dairy products based on plant-based or precision fermented proteins. Such approaches could remedy the green house gas emissions and adverse effect on biodiversity and animal welfare in traditional dairy production.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for applicants with a strong background in molecular modelling, for example applied to food or structural biology. Experience with any of the following is an advantages: 

• Molecular dynamics (MD) simulations; coarse-grained force fields, for example Martini.
• Small-angle x-ray scattering (SAXS), small-angle neutron scattering (SANS) or other x-ray or neutron scattering experiments.
• Programming, for example use of Python and GitHub.
• Data analysis, inverse problems and statistical analysis.
• Mathematical understanding, knowledge of integration, Fourier transformation etc.
• Wet lab experience; protein purification, experience with with colloidal and self-assembled systems.

Finally, the candidate needs to posses good written and oral communication skills.

Our group and research – and what we offer?

You will be part of a very strong cross-institutional and international research environment through the CaIFF center (https://pharmacy.ku.dk/research/caiff/). This means that other PhD students will start approximately at the same time, and you will be part of a unique network of young researchers in the center. You will be supervised by newly appointed tenure track assistant professor Andreas Larsen as well as associate professor Jacob Kirkensgaard (https://www.erda.dk/vgrid/JJKK/), who are affiliated with the Department of Food science and the Niels Bohr Institute at University of Copenhagen. Thus, you will be in a research environment focusing on self-assembly, dynamic structure formation within food science, but also have colleques in the related field of polymer science and soft matter. You will get regular supervision and be part of a lively research group with students at all level from BSc to PhDs and postdocs. A strong methodological focus core technique in the group is on the use of x-ray and neutron scattering experiments to probe structure and molecular self-assembly at the nanometer-scale.

The Departments offers unique facilities. Department of Food science have state-of-the art laboratory facilities for sample preparation and characterization. Computational resources are available through national and European supercomputer facilities LUMI and Computerome, along with local small-scale GPU resources at the Niels Bohr Institute. Local SAXS instrument are available at both institutes, and managed through the cross-disciplinary X-ray center (CXC), and thereby readily available for the project. Only one hour from the University of Copenhangen, in Lund in Sweden, there is access to the world-class x-ray synchrotron MAX-IV, and the project involves SAXS experiments there. Moreover, the group regularly visits neutron facilities in Europe, and will be frequent users of the neutron facility European Spallation Source (ESS) also in Lund, which is expected to open for users during 2027.  

Principal supervisor is associate professor Jacob Kirkensgaard, Niels Bohr Institute and the Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen, jjkk@food.ku.

Co-supervisor is tenure-track assistant professor Andreas Larsen, Niels Bohr Institute and the Department of Food Science, University of Copenhagen, andreas.larsen@food.ku.dk.

The PhD programme

Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. [relevant educations]. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment in the regular programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.

Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.

You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

Responsibilities and tasks in the PhD  programme

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
• Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Relevant publications
• Relevant work experience
• Other relevant professional activities
• Curious mind-set
• Good language skills

Application and Assessment Procedure

 Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)
2. Your motivation for applying for the PhD project
3. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position
4. Original diplomas for Bachelor and Master and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in another language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
5. Publication list (if possible)
6. Reference letters (if available)

Application deadline:

The deadline for application is 1 November 2026, 23:59 GMT +1

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above-mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in November/December 2026.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

[General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/].

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position. 

The position is available starting March 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Qualifications
Tenure-track assistant professor
Applicants at the tenure track assistant professor level are expected to have an academic record demonstrating the potential to deliver high profile internationally competitive research in the area of specialization. They should be a scientific specialist in one of the collection areas of the museum and have experience with collection-based research. Previous experience curating natural history collections and university teaching experience would be advantageous but is not a requirement at the time of hiring for tenure-track assistant professors. Documented interest in and experience with public engagement and community-based activities is expected. Relevant experience from a natural history museum or similar institution is an advantage.

Associate professor
Applicants at the associate professor level are expected to have a strong publication record in high-level, international, peer-reviewed venues in the area of specialization and a track record of successful external research funding. They should be a scientific specialist in one of the collection areas of the museum and have significant experience with collection-based research. Relevant experience from a natural history museum or similar is expected. Curatorial expertise and considerable previous experience and impact with curating and developing natural history collections is required at associate professor level. Broad experience and a compelling vision for public engagement and community-based activities is essential. Candidates are also required to have documented university-level competencies in delivering high-quality undergraduate/graduate teaching and must be able to explain and reflect upon their own teaching practice and portfolio. Formal pedagogical training or supervision equivalent to the University of Copenhagen teacher training programme for assistant professors is required.

Assessment of applicants
Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research as well as their curatorial experience and potential to curate one or more of the museum’s collections. Teaching and public engagement qualifications and experience will be considered according to career level. The overall fit for the Natural History Museum will also be considered.
Ideal applicants will have the following qualifications:

• An outstanding reputation for high-quality research within Mammalogy
• A record of scientific use of museum collections and/or data
• A proven track record of interdisciplinary research
• Scientific expertise that ensures ability to curate Mammalia collections held by the museum
• Curatorial experience improving and developing natural history collections
• Experience from a natural history museum or similar
• Participation in national and international museum collaborations through organizations and programs.
• A vision for how digital, genomic, and other new technologies will drive advances in natural history science
• Ability to work at a strategic level
• A track record of public engagement and creating impact beyond academia
• Experience working on museum exhibitions, interpretation, and/or public engagement
• Experience in fundraising and ability to attract research funding from external sources for research, digitization and collection development.
• Supportive and collaborative people skills and commitment to an inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and respect for everyone with equality and opportunity for all
• A passion for the vision and values of the Natural History Museum Denmark
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Confidence in ability to provide advocacy for the museum with multiple stakeholders

University of Copenhagen’s criteria for recognising merit
General criteria apply to the appointment of assistant professor/associate professor at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, innovation & societal impact, organizational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.
For tenure-track assistant professors
For associate professors

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here

Information on the tenure-track programme
The tenure-track programme is a career programme and an assigned mentor will provide the tenure-track assistant professors with guidance related to career development, other academic topics and administrative procedures. Performance of the tenure-track assistant professor will be followed via internal yearly evaluations and a mid-term and final international evaluation by an assessment committee. If the ‘final appraisal’ is positive you will be promoted as associate professor. Performance and progression towards the criteria below will be evaluated with due consideration of differences between research fields. After a 6-year tenure-track period, tenure-track assistant professors are expected to meet the criteria for appointment of associate professors at the University of Copenhagen.

About the Natural History Museum Denmark
The Natural History Museum Denmark is the Danish national museum for nature. We work to empower citizens to connect with nature with the aim to create positive change for people and planet. We want to inspire, engage, and enable people to enjoy, understand, and care for the diversity of the natural world. The impact of climate change and anthropogenic forces on biodiversity has reached a critical point. We firmly believe that natural history museums can and should play a key role towards a more sustainable relationship with nature. We are opening a new Danish national museum for nature in spring 2027. One big museum site, in the Botanical Garden, in the centre of Copenhagen, will host state-of-the-art laboratories, outstanding research collections, new public galleries, and combined facilities for programming, education, and citizen science. It is an ambition for the museum to enhance natural history and inspire curiosity, knowledge, and empowerment for the future. The Botanical Garden was founded in 1600, and the museum’s collections date back to Ole Worm’s Cabinet of Curiosities from around 1620. With 14 million preserved specimens and living plants of 8,000 different species in the Botanical Garden, it is the largest museum collection in Denmark. It covers our planetary history with botanical, zoological, and geological specimens from all over the world. Read more about the Mammalia collection here.

The Natural History Museum Denmark is part of the University of Copenhagen, which was founded in 1479 and is the largest university in Denmark. Read more about the museum here.
Inquiries about the position can be made to Museum Director Nina Rønsted (e-mail: nronsted@snm.ku.dk). 

Affirmative action
The Natural History Museum Denmark is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disabled status. We are actively promoting a strategy to improve the gender balance among scientific staff. Copenhagen is a highly diverse and international Scandinavian capital with a green profile. Education is free and childcare is subsidized. Public transport is well developed, and most Copenhageners take their bike to work. There are lots of green areas in and around Copenhagen, the water in the harbor is clean enough for swimming, and the city has multiple museums and other cultural venues.

Terms of employment
Employment is as tenure-track assistant professor/associate professor according to the collective agreement or job structure under the applicable collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. There will be an opportunity to negotiate supplements based on qualifications. You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

The successful applicant is expected to take Danish lessons if there is no prior knowledge of Danish language. The International Office at the University of Copenhagen can help.
This position comes with an opportunity to negotiate a start package for up to 2,500,000 DKK that will help leverage the candidate’s scientific deliverables in the initial years of employment. The negotiation for the start package takes place as part of the recruitment process. Please read about the contents of the programme and conditions, as well as UCPHs extensive support for international researchers here

How to apply
The application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW.

Applying for the tenure-track assistant professorship please include 

• A cover letter stating the motivation for applying (1 page)
• Research profile: description of previous, current and future research plans (3 pages)
• Curatorial area, experience, vision, and interests (1 page)
• Curriculum vitae documenting:
  • Previous positions at museums, universities, or other research or cultural institutions
  • Fundraising experience
  • International network and relations
  • Curatorial experience (curation of collections)
  • Public engagement activities, i.e. citizen science projects, exhibitions, popular lectures or other relevant activities
• If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications- please describe and document:
  • Experience with supervision of BSc- and MSc-students
  • Teaching experience
  • Formal pedagogical training
• Diplomas (MSc and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of up to 5 particularly relevant papers

Applying for the associate professorship please include

• A cover letter stating the motivation for applying (1 page)
• Research profile: description of previous, current and future research plans (3 pages)
• Curatorial area, experience, impact, vision, and interests (1 page)
• Curriculum vitae including information about external funding
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Description and documentation of teaching experience and qualifications according to university guidelines
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is November 2 2026 23:59 GMT +1. 

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorised recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee. We work thoroughly with this process. Several professionals from different fields must be involved. Therefore, we will not be ready for interviews until February 2027.

You can read about the recruitment process here.

Please refer to the following no. in future communication: 211-0260/26-2N, Tenure-track Assistant Professor and Curator of Mammals/211-0765/26-2E Associate Professor and Curator of Mammals

The position is offered within the project Rethinking ADHD: from executive control to a disorder of salience and will focus on reconsidering the theoretical and philosophical premises underlying ADHD, and distractibility in particular. The project is funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark and is led by Assistant Professor Jelle Bruineberg.

Introduction
The PhD programme is a study programme which aims at training PhD Fellows, at an international level, to undertake research, development, knowledge dissemination and teaching assignments. The main emphasis is on PhD students organising and conducting their own research project (under supervision). The programme includes the drafting of a PhD thesis which the student must defend at a public defence. The standard duration of the PhD programme is three years of full-time studies, which equals 180 ECTS.

A PhD degree opens a range of career opportunities in academia and elsewhere. As well as writing a thesis, PhD students work in active research environments in Denmark and abroad. They contribute to the academic environment, take research training courses, and convey the results of their research in teaching, at academic conferences and to the general public.

The PhD Fellow will be affiliated with the Center for Subjectivity Research, an internationally oriented and interdisciplinary research center that seeks to further the integration of different philosophical traditions, in particular phenomenology and analytic philosophy of mind. It moreover promotes the dialogue between philosophy and empirical science, in particular psychiatry, clinical psychology, cognitive science, developmental psychology, sociology, anthropology, and political theory (https://cfs.ku.dk/).

The Project
The overall aim of the Sapere Aude project is to rethink the theoretical assumptions underpinning Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is typically thought of as a disorder of executive control: an inability to control where attention is directed. But in situations that capture their interests, people with ADHD seem to be able to focus for particularly long periods of time.    

The core idea to be pursued is that ADHD might be better understood as a difference in the way the world draws attention. Everyday attention is then not so much a tug-of-war between controlling your attention and being distracted, but a balancing act between sticking to the task at hand and remaining open to other things that might also be relevant. The hypothesis is that a salience-based approach to ADHD can make better sense of some of the paradoxical aspects of ADHD, such as hyperfocus, can lead to a better understanding of ADHD and can inform the normative debate about ADHD.

The PhD project is part of a work package that develops the conceptual and philosophical groundwork that is required for articulating a new perspective on ADHD. This groundwork includes rethinking some foundational issues in the philosophy and cognitive science of attention, such as: What is the “job description” for attention? What is the division of labor between salience and executive control? And is it always good to have more control over one’s attention? The PhD candidate is expected to develop and carry out a research project that coheres with the overall ambitions of the work package.

The role will suit applicants who are interested in working at the intersection between philosophy, cognitive science and psychiatry, and who have a special interest in attention. Applicants should have well-developed writing and research skills, and be able to demonstrate research potential, for example through a strong Master’s thesis, publications, or conference presentations.

Qualification Requirements
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to master’s level related to the subject area of the project, e.g. Philosophy, Cognitive Science, or similar. If you have completed your education in Denmark, you must have a master’s degree covered by the collective agreement for academics in the state sector.

If you have completed your education outside of Denmark, you must either have a master’s degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years) or as minimum a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s degree (three years) and be assessed as having professional qualifications at master's level.

If you have completed your education outside of Denmark, we will obtain an assessment of your education from the Danish Research Agency.

Applicants must possess skills in written and spoken academic English at a high level. If deemed necessary, the department may request that applicants document their English skills.

Application
Please submit your application online. To apply, please click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of this page. Your application must be written in English, and include the following attachments in either PDF or Word format:

• Cover letter (max. 1 page)
• CV (max. two pages)
• Diplomas, transcripts and description of grading scale
  Please include the following documents: bachelor’s and master's degree - diplomas and transcripts, description of grading scale. Note: If your master’s degree diploma is not available by the application deadline, please include your latest transcript of grades.
• Project abstract (max. 1,200 characters incl. spaces)
• Project description (max. 12,000 characters incl. spaces excluding bibliography).
  Your project description should include:
• A motivated introduction
• Objective(s) of the project
• Problem statement
• A short description of the international state of the art within the relevant research field(s)
• A theoretical framework for the project and central concepts.
• Proposed method and identification, if any, of empirical data.
• Expected results.
• A timetable or study plan for how you expect to complete the project in three years.
• A writing sample of single-authored written work: A short sample of written work, e.g. in the form of a published piece of work, a course paper or an extract from your MA dissertation (approx. 5,000 words).

Applicants holding a degree from a university where the working language is neither English nor a Scandinavian language must include translated versions of their diploma and transcripts, verified by the issuing university. The documents must be translated into English, Danish, Norwegian, or Swedish. In addition, an official description of the relevant grading scale (e.g. diploma supplement) must be included.

On the website of the PhD School, you can find more information about the attachments your need to include with your application: PhD at the Faculty of Humanities.

Assessment Criteria
The following criteria are applied when assessing PhD applications:

• Research qualifications, as reflected in the attached CV and project description
• Competencies and knowledge of relevant fields of academic research
• Level (grades obtained) of bachelor and master’s studies.

Salary and Terms of Employment
Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The salary range starts at approximately DKK 31.844,98 (EUR 4.259,91) + an 18.07 % pension contribution.

According to the agreement, the PhD Fellow is required to carry out tasks at the relevant department to an extent corresponding to 840 working hours (6 months) over the course of the three-year employment.

You can read more about employment as a PhD Fellow here: Employment as a PhD student.

The Recruitment Process 
Following the application deadline, the Head of Department will, on the advice of the appointment committee, select applicants for assessment. All applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted. The Head of Department will appoint an expert assessment committee to evaluate the shortlisted applications. The shortlisted applicants will be informed of the committee’s composition. Each shortlisted applicant will be given the opportunity to comment on the committee’s assessment before the appointment is finalised.

Enrolment
It is a prerequisite for employment that successful applicants enrol at the PhD School of the Faculty of Humanities, University of Copenhagen. Follow the links below for further information: PhD Programmes - Guide to studies and admission.

International Applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about our services at: For international researchers at the University of Copenhagen.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. To learn more about our diverse workplace and our participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, please visit HR Excellence in Research.

Contact Information
We encourage you first to consult our website, where most questions concerning the recruitment process as well as the academic content and structure of the PhD programme are addressed:
Structure of the PhD programme

If you do not find the information you are looking for, you are welcome to contact the PhD Coordinator, Nete Nørgaard Kristensen by email at netenk@hum.ku.dk, or HR Søndre at hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk.

For specific questions about the role and project, feel free to contact Jelle Bruineberg at bruineberg@hum.ku.dk.

Please remember to state the ID number 211-2555/26-2H.

The deadline for applications is 3 November 2026 at 23:59 [CET].

Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline will not be considered. However, changes may be made to the submitted application right up until the deadline.

The Department of Anthropology at the University of Copenhagen is one of Europe's largest anthropological research institutions, with a research and teaching staff of about 30, approximately 450 students at the BSc and MSc levels and approximately 20 PhD students. In addition to the BA and MSc in Anthropology, the Department also contributes to two cross-disciplinary MSc programs in Global Development and Global Health.

The Department of Anthropology has a strong international research profile and a vibrant and dynamic research and teaching environment. The University has a 2030 strategy, just as the department has a strategy (2023-2028), and the new Professor is expected to contribute actively to these, with a particular responsibility for furthering development of the Department’s research, teaching, and outreach activities in the field of business anthropology, in collaboration with Department colleagues. Business and organisation is a major research field of the Department, with a dedicated researcher group (Organisation and Economy), and the appointment is intended to further strengthen and develop this area strategically.

Candidates will be assessed according to the below list of qualifications and the University of Copenhagen’s five overall criteria for professor appointments: 5c_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-professors.pdf

Your Competencies and Opportunities
To be assessed as qualified for a professor position at the University of Copenhagen, the candidate must meet the University’s criteria of academic merit: Criteria for recognising merit – University of Copenhagen

General criteria apply to the appointment of professors at the University of Copenhagen. The criteria (research, teaching, Innovation & societal impact, organisational contribution and leadership) are considered as a framework for an overall assessment of the applicant. In addition, each applicant will be assessed according to the specific requirements listed in this advertisement.

Applicants are encouraged to read the University of Copenhagen's Guidance on the merit criterion Innovation and Societal Impact here: Guidance_on_the_merit_criterion_Innovation_and_Societal_Impact_for_applicants_and_assessors.pdf

Qualifications 

The following qualifications are required: 

• Substantial academic production at an international level within the field of social anthropology, including significant research in business and design anthropology;
• Extensive teaching and supervision experience at different levels and experience with course/study program management, particularly in business and design anthropology;
• Solid experience with ethnographic fieldwork, drawing on a variety of research methods and forms of analysis;
• Documented experience with academic management and leadership;
• A proven record of nurturing younger scholars;
• Knowledge sharing with society at large and engagement in cooperation with external partners such as civil society, public or private institutions, or private companies;
• Proven record of attracting and successfully managing externally funded research projects as PI;
• Commitment to collegiality and collaboration at the Department and a strong record of international collaboration.

Job description 
General duties include: 

• Research in the field of Social Anthropology, with a specific focus on business and design anthropology;
• Teaching, supervision, and examination at all academic levels; Bachelor’s (taught in Danish), Master’s (taught in English and Danish) and PhD;
• Administrative and leadership tasks;
• Knowledge sharing with society and societal impact through engagement;
• Research and teaching management;
• Raising funds for research.

With the new Department Strategy for 2023-2028, the Department of Anthropology aims to: 1) Engage in original and cutting-edge anthropological research that pushes the boundaries of existing knowledge in order to contribute to societal change; 2) Consolidate our position as a world-leading center of research-based anthropological education providing students with robust, societally-relevant knowledge, competences, and skills; 3) Be agenda-setting and increase our impact in terms of addressing key societal challenges, and; 4) Be a department with a thriving working environment grounded in our core values.

We expect the candidate to engage actively in the fulfilment of these strategic objectives and associated activities, including to promote employability and the healthy work life of our candidates and to attract external funding for research. We therefore expect the candidate to initiate and lead grant application activities.

Strategy of the Faculty of the Social Sciences
The Faculty of Social Sciences strives to put knowledge into action by:

• Engaging partners in the co-creation of knowledge, learning and social change,
• Empowering students to become reflective and responsible citizens who have the vision, the knowledge and the competences to change society for the better,
• Energizing global, European and Danish communities of knowledge by innovating research methodologies and by research findings with impact

For more on the Faculty strategy, see: Strategy for the Faculty of Social Science – University of Copenhagen. You can read the Department’s strategy here: Department Strategy and Action Tracks 2023-2028 - Department of Anthropology (ku.dk)

Terms of employment

• Employment with the Faculty of Social Sciences and progression within employment will be determined only by personal merit. We do this by applying academic criteria of the University of Copenhagen which are related to the duties and conditions of each particular post and the needs of the Department concerned.
• The position is permanent, and therefore the appointed professor must have or acquire the proficiency in Danish required to teach and interact with colleagues in that language in 3-6 years. The Department will provide and pay for the necessary language training.
• Further information on qualification requirements as professor can be found in the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities 2026 here: Bekendtgørelse om stillingsstruktur for videnskabeligt personale ved universiteter (in Danish only).
• Terms of appointment and salary is in accordance with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (Akademikerne).

Salary and conditions of employment will be in accordance with the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The monthly salary is currently DKK 59.593,09 plus an 18.07% contribution to the pension scheme. Annual negotiation regarding additional supplements is possible. A special tax scheme is offered to researchers recruited from abroad, see Tax – University of Copenhagen

The recruitment process
Further information on the recruitment process at the University of Copenhagen can be found here: https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc. For more on the diverse working place environment at the University and the University’s participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, see https://employment.ku.dk/working-at-ucph/eu-charter-for-researchers/

Contact information
Additional information about the position can be obtained from Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Professor Mads Meier Jæger (mads.jaeger@samf.ku.dk) or Professor Ayo Wahlberg (ayo.wahlberg@anthro.ku.dk).

For practical questions regarding the recruitment process, kindly contact HR, e-mail: hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk, please refer to ID number: 211-0358/26-2K
How to apply 
Submit a complete application at our online portal. Click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of the page to apply.

Applications must be in English and include the following documents:

1. Motivated application (2 pages maximum),
2. CV, including a record of research, research management, and international research cooperation,
3. Certificates and diplomas,
4. A complete and numbered list of publications. The publications (maximum 10) that the applicant asks the assessment committee to consider should be marked with * on the list,
5. Teaching portfolio in accordance with University of Copenhagen guidelines: Job application portfolio – University of Copenhagen
6. Documentation of societal impact engagement and the ability to disseminate research and share knowledge with society at large,
7. A vision for development of the Department’s research and teaching in the field of business anthropology, including a personal five-year research and teaching plan and a plan for fund raising.
8. A vision for a thriving working environment at the department.

If publications marked by * are the result of a joint effort, the nature of the applicant’s contribution to each individual work must be clarified in the application. If possible, a declaration from the co-authors or the head of the institution at which the work was completed should be enclosed.  

The closing date for applications is 3 November 2026 at 23.59 CET.

Applications or enclosures received thereafter will not be considered.

Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

University of Copenhagen

Globe Institute

The University of Copenhagen seeks to appoint a tenure track assistant professor in experimental planetary materials science to commence July 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The position will be based at the Centre for Star and Planet Formation, StarPlan, at the Globe Institute, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

Job description

The Globe Institute invites applications for a tenure track assistant professorship in experimental planetary materials science, with a focus on high-pressure and high-temperature processes during planet formation. The position is centred on understanding how planetary interiors, magma oceans and early atmospheres interact, and how these processes control volatile storage, water formation and the physical and chemical evolution of young planets and exoplanets.

We are particularly interested in candidates whose research combines high-pressure experimentation with analytical, synchrotron-based or computational approaches to planetary materials. Relevant topics include, but are not limited to, diamond anvil cell experiments, laser heating, synchrotron X-ray diffraction, volatile-bearing silicate systems, hydrogen–magma-ocean interaction, water formation and storage, crystallisation of magma oceans, phase relations at planetary interior conditions, and the interpretation of exoplanet interiors.

The successful candidate is expected to establish an independent research programme at StarPlan and contribute to the development of a new high-pressure experimental preparation laboratory at the Globe Institute. The position will strengthen StarPlan’s existing research in planet formation, cosmochemistry, volatile evolution and the emergence of habitable worlds by adding a new experimental high-pressure dimension.

The tenure track assistant professor’s responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Independent research, including publication and academic dissemination
• Development of a high-pressure experimental research programme
• Establishment and operation of a high-pressure preparation laboratory
• Research-based teaching and supervision at BSc, MSc and PhD level
• Attraction of external research funding
• Collaboration across StarPlan, Globe Institute and international high-pressure and synchrotron facilities
• Sharing knowledge with society
• Participation in formal pedagogical training for assistant professors

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute actively to the research environment at StarPlan and to build collaborations across planetary science, geology, geochemistry, high-pressure physics, astronomy and exoplanet science.

The tenure track assistant professor’s performance will be evaluated through annual evaluations. Furthermore, the tenure track assistant professor will be evaluated in a mid-track appraisal.

After no more than six years of employment and on condition of a positive final appraisal, the tenure track assistant professor will be employed as associate professor. Find more information about tenure track at the University of Copenhagen.

Required qualifications

To be qualified for an assistant professor position, you will be assessed according to these five overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, teaching, innovation & societal impact, organisational contribution and leadership. Find information about each criterion.

Furthermore, applicants must be able to document:

• A PhD degree or equivalent qualifications within Earth and planetary sciences, mineral physics, geochemistry, physics, materials science, astronomy, exoplanet science or a related field
• Research experience within high-pressure and high-temperature experimental science relevant to planetary materials or planetary interiors
• A strong international publication record appropriate to career stage
• Experience with one or more of the following: diamond anvil cell experiments, laser heating, synchrotron X-ray diffraction, recovered-sample analysis, volatile-bearing materials, silicate melts, phase relations, or atomistic modelling
• Ability to conduct independent and original research
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• Good interpersonal and communicative skills as well as ability to work in an interdisciplinary research environment

The tenure track assistant professor must have an academic standing showing internationally competitive research, and/or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact.

Desirable qualifications

It will be considered an advantage if applicants can document:

• Experience with hydrogen-bearing or volatile-bearing systems at high pressure and temperature
• Experience in preparing and recovering laser-heated diamond anvil cell samples
• Experience with synchrotron beamtime and analysis of diffraction data from complex high-pressure experiments
• Experience with nanoSIMS, FIB preparation, electron microscopy or related microanalytical techniques
• Interest in linking experimental results to models of planet formation, exoplanet interiors or atmosphere–interior evolution
• Experience in laboratory development, experimental method development or management of technical infrastructure
• A record of attracting or contributing to external funding

Place of employment

The place of employment is the Centre for Star and Planet Formation, StarPlan, Globe Institute, University of Copenhagen.

StarPlan is a multidisciplinary research centre at the Globe Institute focused on the formation and evolution of planetary systems, including the Solar System and exoplanetary systems. Its research combines cosmochemistry, planetary science, astronomy, astrophysics and geochemistry to understand how planets and their building blocks form and evolve. StarPlan brings together laboratory analyses, theoretical modelling and astronomical observations in an international research environment dedicated to understanding the origin and evolution of planetary systems.

About Globe Institute

The Globe Institute is part of the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The Institute’s main purpose is to address basic scientific questions through interdisciplinary approaches. The institute operates at the intersection of natural and medical sciences and the humanities. Information on the institute can be found at: http://www.globe.ku.dk/.

The Globe Institute is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment where employees and students can belong and thrive. See website for more information. Candidates who, through their research, teaching, and/or service, contribute to diversity and competencies of our Institute are encouraged to apply. The University of Copenhagen strives to offer a family friendly and flexible working environment with a sustainable balance between work- and private life, including parental leave schemes (up to 47 weeks for both parents) and up to six weeks of paid holidays per year. Researchers that have not been tax liable in Denmark for the last 10 years can apply for a special (reduced) tax scheme. The university offers a variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is permanent.

Employment is as tenure-track assistant professor according to the collective agreement or job structure under the applicable collective agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. There will be an opportunity to negotiate supplements based on qualifications.
You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions
For further information, please contact Head of Department Professor Martin Bizzarro, bizzarro@sund.ku.dk.

Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility useful.

Application

The application must be submitted in English, and must include the following documents:

• Application (Including motivation for applying for this position (Maximum 2 pages))

• Curriculum vitae (Including information about external funding)

• Diplomas (Master’s, PhD and other relevant diplomas)

• A complete list of publications

• Research plan (2-4 pages)

• Teaching plan

 • Uploads of maximum 5 publications to be considered in the assessment

• Teaching portfolio, if applicable (Guidelines)

Please note: It is mandatory to upload a teaching plan in the online application form. Should you not be able to produce a teaching plan, please upload a blank document in this box instead.

Application procedure

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee.  All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee and each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at the university's Job Portal.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

The application will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested in this post to apply.

Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. 4 November 2026

Interviews for this position are likely to be held on 17 March 2026

We are offering a PhD fellowship in Veterinary Virology commencing 1st of February 2027.

Our group and research
Forskningsgruppen udfører forskning og undervisning inden for områderne enzootiske og zoonotiske virusinfektioner hos dyr. Forskningen vil de kommende år fokuseres på influenza infektioner i dyr, med fokus på zoonotiske aspekter af svine influenza virus. Gruppen bestå pt af ca. 20 forskere, phd studerende, studentermedhjælpere og 2 andre labornater. Vi har altid meget travlt, men har et godt arbejdsmiljø med masser af humor, kageklub og fleksible arbejdsopgaver og hvor alle hjælper alle.

The research group for Veterinary and Zoonotic Virology consists of around 20 members and as the name states work on both veterinary and zootonic viruses with a main focus on swine influenza A virus. We utilize different molecular methods such viral isolation in cells, qPCR/PCR, sequencing, ELISA and different immunological assays. The research group is very social and we have journal club, cake and breakfast club and Friday bars etc.

Project description
The PhD project will be on cross-reactive vaccines for swine influenza A virus. The first part of the project will be focussed on establishing immunological assays in the laboratory and generating hyperimmune serum in pigs experimentally for following antigenic characterization of Danish swine influenza A virus. The second part of the PhD will be on selecting representative vaccine strains testing them first experimentally in pigs and afterwards in the field.

Principal supervisor is Professor Lars Erik Larsen, Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, lael@sund.ku.dk, phone:  +4540998434

Start:                  1 February 2027

Duration:          3 years as a PhD student

Job description
Your key tasks as a PhD student at SUND are:

• Carrying through an independent research project under supervision.

• Completing PhD courses or other equivalent education corresponding to approximately 30 ECTS points.
• Participating in active research environments including a stay at another research team.
• Obtaining experience with teaching or other types of dissemination related to your PhD project
• Teaching and disseminating your knowledge.
• Writing a PhD thesis on the grounds of your project

PhD Programme Description:
The PhD programme is a three-year full-time research education within the framework of the 5+3 scheme, intended for candidates holding a relevant academic degree within the project’s subject area (e.g., [relevant degrees]).

Qualifications:
If you have completed your academic education in Denmark, the admission to the PhD programme requires a relevant Master’s degree (equivalent to 180 ECTS BSc + 120 ECTS MSc).

If you have an academic education from abroad, you must have either a degree equivalent to a Danish master's degree (180 ETCS + 120 ECTS MSc), or at a minimum, a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) and be academically qualified at master's level.

As part of the assessment of whether you meet the educational requirements, you must also achieve a positive academic evaluation and be assessed as the best qualified for the position.

Other important criteria are:

• The grade point average achieved
• Professional qualifications relevant to the PhD project
• Previous publications
• Relevant work experience
• Other professional activities
• A curious mind-set with a strong interest in veterinary virology
• Language skills

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and the project will be carried out in collaboration with Statens Serum Institute, Landbrug og Fødevarer and Ceva Animal Health.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The start date is 1st of February 2027 or after agreement.

The employment is conditioned upon the applicant’s success­ful enrolment as a PhD student at the Graduate School at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.

The PhD study must be completed in accordance with The Ministerial Order on the PhD programme (2013) and the Faculty’s rules on achieving the degree.

Salary, pension and terms of employment are in accordance with the agree­ment between the Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Depending on seniority, the monthly salary starts at approximately 27,800 DKK/Roughly 3,700 EUR (October 2021 level) plus pension.

You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.

General information about PhD studies at the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences is available at the Graduate School’s website: https://healthsciences.ku.dk/phd/guidelines/

Application procedure
Your application must be submitted electronically by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. The application must include the following documents in PDF format: 

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page)

2. CV incl. education, experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position

3. Certified copy of original Master of Science diploma and transcript of records in the original language, including an authorized English translation if issued in other language than English or Danish. If not completed, a certified/signed copy of a recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted. As a prerequisite for a PhD fellowship employment, your master’s degree must be equivalent to a Danish master’s degree. We encourage you to read more in the assessment database: https://ufm.dk/en/education/recognition-and-transparency/find-assessments/assessment-database. Please note that we might ask you to obtain an assessment of your education performed by the Ministry of Higher Education and Science.

4. Publication list (if possible)

Application deadline:  [Wednesday 4 November 2026, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor.

The assessor makes a non-prioritized assessment of the academic qualifications and experience with respect to the above-mentioned area of research, techniques, skills and other requirements listed in the advertisement.

Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You find information about the recruitment process at: http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicants will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background. 

DAWN is a Center of Excellence funded by the Danish National Research Foundation (DNRF) and is located in the Copenhagen area at the Niels Bohr Institute (NBI), University of Copenhagen and the Space division of the Danish Technical University (DTU-Space). In addition, DAWN has several associates at major research institutes across Europe, North America, and Australia. DAWN brings together experts in all aspects of early Universe research and is deeply involved in major existing and upcoming surveys with JWST and HST (e.g. SPURS, COSMOS3D, FRESCO, COSMOS-Web, RUBIES, BEACON, and CLUTCH), ALMA (e.g. CHAMPS), and Euclid (e.g. Cosmic Dawn Survey of the deep fields), as well as simulations.

DAWN Postdoctoral Fellowships

DAWN Postdoctoral Fellowships are intended for outstanding scientists whose research falls within DAWN’s research themes focused on the early Universe: first stars, high-redshift galaxy evolution, reionization and evolution of the IGM, high-redshift transients and supernovae, dust and ISM in the early Universe, massive galaxy evolution, and dark matter. DAWN Postdoctoral Fellows are expected to pursue their own independent, cutting-edge research programs in collaboration with DAWN members.

Postdoctoral positions

Up to two postdoctoral position are available as part of the DFF Sapere Aude-funded project “Revealing Massive Stars at Cosmic Dawn” in Associate Professor Charlotte Mason’s group at DAWN/NBI to work on both observational and theoretical projects on galaxy formation and reionization, with a particular focus on JWST spectroscopy from the SPURS survey. Applicants with interests and expertise in any of galaxy formation, stellar populations, Lyman-alpha emission, IGM/CGM evolution, galaxy-dark matter connections at high redshift, JWST NIRSpec spectroscopy, statistical inference and comparing hydrodynamical simulations to observations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional postdoctoral positions may be available to work on specific projects at DAWN funded through individual group leadership grants. Applicants with research interests in any of the above DAWN research themes are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants to this position will be automatically considered for all available postdoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship positions at DAWN/NBI. We note a separation application is required for applications to the positions at DAWN/DTU in the group of Associate Professor Kasper Heintz.

DAWN Postdoctoral Fellows and postdocs are encouraged to collaborate with DAWN’s international associates, and have the opportunity to supervise students and to apply for grants and observing proposals as PI. More information on DAWN’s activities and researchers is available at https://cosmicdawn.dk.

DAWN Postdoctoral Fellowships and postdoc positions are for up to three years. The employment can start as early as Spring 2027 or upon agreement with the chosen candidate.

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the positions can be made to Associate Professor Charlotte Mason charlotte.mason@nbi.ku.dk.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff. Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

DAWN Postdoctoral Fellows and postdocs receive generous support for computing, travel and publication expenses. Most non-Danish citizens are eligible for a favorable tax scheme. Copenhagen is a beautiful, family-friendly city with a large international community, a lively and diverse cultural scene, and a very high quality of life. We offer an attractive starting salary plus pension and negotiation for a salary supplement is possible. Benefits include six weeks paid vacation and generous benefits including: pension, full health cover (also for family), paid sick leave and paid parental leave. More on employment conditions and living in Copenhagen: http://ism.ku.dk.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Cover letter – maximum 1 page, describing your motivation for applying to DAWN
• Research plan – maximum 3 pages including figures and references, description of current and future research plans
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of up to 3 people who could be contacted for references
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree, if applicable, or equivalent – a letter from your university/supervisor stating you have completed requirements for these degrees and are in the final year of a PhD is fine)
• Publication list

The deadline for applications is 6 November 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

The AI Section at the Department of Computer Science invites applicants for a PhD fellowship in computational modelling and evaluation of cultural interpretation with language models. The position is part of the research project “CuRe: Cultural Reasoning for Responsible Language Model Development” (DFF project 5334-00088B), funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark.

The expected start date is February 1st, 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The project

Language models can produce fluent interpretations of texts while obscuring the cultural assumptions, uncertainty and alternative readings underlying their answers. CuRe investigates how language models understand and reason about culture, ambiguity and interpretation, and how these capabilities can be evaluated and improved to support responsible language model development. Literary texts provide a demanding testbed: their interpretation depends on historical and cultural knowledge, close attention to textual evidence and the ability to accommodate several plausible readings.

The PhD candidate will develop computational methods and evaluation resources for culturally grounded interpretation. Working closely with researchers in natural language processing and literary studies, the candidate is expected to:

• construct datasets and benchmarks linking literary passages, relevant cultural and historical context, textual evidence and expert or reader interpretations;
• analyse what cultural knowledge and interpretive strategies language models use, where their interpretations fail and how confidently they present uncertain conclusions;
• develop methods for grounding interpretations in evidence and for representing uncertainty, ambiguity and multiple plausible interpretations;
• evaluate the resulting methods through automatic experiments and studies with literary scholars and other readers; and
• publish the results in leading venues in natural language processing, artificial intelligence and computational humanities.

The exact research questions will be refined together with the successful candidate. Relevant methodological directions include language model evaluation and probing, retrieval and retrieval-augmented generation, explicit representations of interpretive evidence and uncertainty, data annotation, human-centred evaluation and multilingual or cross-cultural analysis. The empirical work will primarily use modern Scandinavian literary texts, while aiming to develop methods and findings that generalise beyond literature. The project includes a planned research stay at McGill University.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for candidates with a strong computational background and an interest in how language, culture and interpretation can be studied rigorously. Applicants may have a background in natural language processing, computational linguistics, computer science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data science, digital humanities or a closely related field. Formal training in literary studies is not required, but the successful candidate must be motivated to work across disciplinary boundaries and to engage seriously with humanities research questions.

Our group and research- and what do we offer?

The PhD fellow will join the CoAStaL research group and the AI Section at the Department of Computer Science. The research environment brings together faculty, postdoctoral researchers and PhD students working on multilingual and cross-cultural NLP, multimodality, language model training and evaluation, responsible AI and computational humanities. The section collaborates broadly with leading research groups in Denmark and abroad.

CuRe is an interdisciplinary collaboration with the Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics at the University of Copenhagen. The project builds on established joint work in computational literary studies and provides access to large literary corpora, domain expertise and relevant annotation resources. The PhD fellow will therefore be part of both a technically strong NLP environment and a close collaboration with literary scholars.

The group is part of the Department of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern GPU computing resources, shared data and annotation infrastructure and access to relevant text corpora.

Principal supervisor: Associate Professor Desmond Elliott, Department of Computer Science, de@di.ku.dk.

Co-supervisor: Tenure-Track Assistant Professor Daniel Hershcovich, Department of Computer Science, dh@di.ku.dk.

Co-supervisor: Associate Professor Jens Bjerring-Hansen, Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics, jbh@hum.ku.dk.

The PhD programme

The position is offered as a three-year full-time study within the framework of the regular PhD programme (5+3 scheme).

Qualifications needed
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. [relevant educations]. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 31,800 DKK/approx. 4,200 EUR (August 2026-level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18,07 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

Responsibilities and tasks

• Carry through an independent research project under supervision
• Complete PhD courses corresponding to approx. 30 ECTS / ½ FTE
• Participate in active research environments, including a stay at another research institution, preferably abroad
• Teaching and knowledge dissemination activities
• Write scientific papers aimed at high-impact journals
• Write and defend a PhD thesis on the basis of your project

We are looking for the following qualifications:

• A master’s degree or equivalent qualification relevant to the PhD project.
• Strong programming skills, preferably in Python, and experience with machine learning or natural language processing tools.
• Knowledge of modern NLP and language models and an ability to design, implement and evaluate computational experiments.
• Experience with one or more of the following is an advantage: language model evaluation, retrieval or retrieval-augmented generation, data annotation, interpretability, multilingual NLP or computational humanities.
• Relevant research experience, publications, thesis work or professional activities.
• Ability to work independently, formulate research questions and collaborate across computer science and the humanities.
• A curious and critical mindset with a strong interest in culture, interpretation and responsible AI.
• Excellent written and spoken English. Knowledge of a Scandinavian language or experience with literary analysis is an advantage but not a requirement.

Application and Assessment Procedure

Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include: 

1. Motivated letter of application (maximum one page) explaining your motivation for the project, your relevant qualifications and the research directions that particularly interest you.
2. Curriculum vitae including information about your education, research or work experience, language skills and other skills relevant to the position.
3. Original diplomas for bachelor’s and master’s degrees and transcripts of records in the original language, including an authorised English translation if issued in a language other than English or Danish. If the master’s degree has not yet been completed, a certified or signed recent transcript of records or a written statement from the institution or supervisor is accepted.
4. Publication list, if applicable.
5. Reference letters, if available.

Application deadline:

The deadline for applications is November 8th, 2026, 23:59 CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified whether you will be passed for assessment.

The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above-mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews with selected candidates are expected to be held in week 49.

Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the project supervisor Daniel Hershcovich at dh@di.ku.dk or +45 53 33 88 04.

[General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/].

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position. 

Our research
The CPD is a new initiative at UCPH. It is a multidisciplinary centre that works across the university—notably with the Departments of Biology, Drug Design and Pharmacology, Chemistry, and Computer Science—and with national and international academic and industrial partners. CPD is funded by an initial grant of 700M DKK for seven years from the Novo Nordisk Foundation. At capacity, the CPD is expected to have ≈8 research groups, ≈80 researchers, and support staff. Research will encompass the growing protein design landscape with computational, experimental, applied and hybrid projects.

The CPD's vision and mission are to accelerate protein design by deepening understanding of sequence-to-structure/function relationships in proteins, and to train the next generation of protein scientists to apply protein-design approaches and methods to a diverse array of fundamental and real-world challenges. 

CPD research is broadly organised into three themes: Programmable De Novo Protein Design, aimed at improving methods for protein design by combining rational, physics-based and AI-based approaches; Contextualised Protein Design, that is, designing proteins that are fit for purpose such as working directly and optimally in cells, chemical reactors, etc; and Biodesign for Sustainability and Healthcare, for instance working with biotech and industry to deliver synthetic proteins to address grand challenges in these areas.

Data science at CPD: Increasingly, modern protein science is about data: collecting it, organising it, analysing it, and learning from it to build a deeper understanding of how proteins fold and function. Protein design is no different. Indeed, through the application of generative AI, it is at the leading edge of the confluence of data science and protein science. To coordinate this in the CPD, we are looking for someone experienced in and excited about working at this interface.

Further information on the CPD see: cpd.ku.dk.

Learn more about the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, https://drug.ku.dk/

Your job
Specifically, we seek a talented computational and data scientist and team player to help develop research infrastructure, including hardware and computational tools, to advance the CPD’s research and mission. The successful candidate will join a growing multidisciplinary team to help collect, organise, analyse, and exploit data from computationally designed protein sequences and structural models, through protein expression levels, and onto a wide range of experimental structure-function studies. A key part of the role will be integrating into the wider team and working collaboratively with CPD researchers, rather than simply providing a data-management service. For example, we anticipate that the successful candidate would assist with and lead on various projects with CPD researchers to develop robust, reliable, and scalable data and computational tools to enable the very best protein design.

Key responsibilities will include

• Helping establish CPD's computational infrastructure to provide computing and data management for its researchers
• Developing automated pipelines that convert raw instrument output files directly into data plots suitable for analysis, saving time and resources across the research pipeline
• Collecting data and generating databases of designed proteins, e.g., constructs, sequences, models, and biophysical data (LIMS)
• Assisting in the development of new predictive models based on the gathered experimental and computational data using machine learning methods
• Being responsible for data management plans at the CPD and coordinating these plans with the host departments
• Related to the above, managing (i.e., best practice in collecting, organising, accessing) data generated by computational protein design workflows and by the CPD’s Protein Biophysics Facility
• Advising and training CPD scientists in creating and analysing large computational datasets, linking their experimental data and computational data to extract key information, and managing their computational protein design pipelines
• Contributing to, and where appropriate leading, grant applications for and publications from CPD research projects
• Teaching appropriate aspects of the above on CPD Master’s and PhD courses
• Serving as the primary technical bridge between the CPD and central KU IT to set up CPD’s computing systems in close collaboration with KU IT and establish internal data processing environments

Qualifications and expectations
To succeed in this role, we anticipate that your areas of expertise could include one or more of the following:

• Computational protein modelling and, ideally, design
• Protein or biomolecular sequence data and analysis
• Collection, manipulation and use of data from protein biophysics and structural biology
• Use and understanding of modern biomolecular statistical data analysis, including ML and AI methods, and generative AI for protein modelling and design
• Experience of establishing computational infrastructures for the above

Essential experience and skills

• A PhD in bioinformatics, data science or a related domain, e.g. computational/structural biology
• Excellent knowledge of scientific computing and coding languages, e.g., Python
• Documented experience (e.g., scientific publications) in machine learning, scientific computing, and similar
• An active interest in protein design, engineering, and structure 
• A proven ability to work with others on challenging multidisciplinary problems
• A team player keen on collaborating with researchers from different backgrounds and who is service-minded with clear organisational, communication, and networking skills.
• Excellent skills in written and spoken English

Desirable experience and skills

• Knowledge of experimental protein science, for example, biophysical methods and/or structural biology
• Experience in computational molecular/structural biology

Place of employment
The place of employment is at the NNF Center for Protein Design, located at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative, stimulating working conditions in a dynamic, international research environment.

Salary and terms of employment
The employment is a full-time (37 hours/week) position with a fixed-term until 31 July 2032. The starting date will be 1 February 2027.

Depending on qualifications the position will take place as Special Consultant or Senior Consultant in accordance with the Circular on the Collective Agreement concerning Academics in the state sector concluded between the Danish Ministry of Finance and Akademikerne (the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations). There will be an opportunity to negotiate supplements based on qualifications. The monthly salary will be based on the number of years of work experience (seniority), with the possibility to negotiate a salary supplement based on prior experience and qualifications. The employer will pay an additional 18.07 % to your pension fund.
You can read more about salary levels in the state sector www.loenoverblik.dk (in Danish).

Questions
For further information regarding the position, please contact Center Manager Gretchen Repasky, Gretchen.repasky@bio.ku.dk.

Application
Your application should be in English and include:

• A cover letter outlining your fit to the role and motivation for applying (max. one page).
• Curriculum Vitae (incl. the names of two referees) (max. two pages) 
• List of publications including preprints (no limit, but do not include copies of the papers)
• A certified/signed copy of certificate(s) of education

Please submit your application by clicking on “Apply Now” below.

Application deadline: 8 November 2026

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not meet the above requirements.

The University wishes to reflect the diversity of the surrounding society and encourages all qualified candidates, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.
The University of Copenhagen has established a new shared administrative organizational structure, which is currently being implemented. This entails ongoing changes and the development of, among other things, workflows and interfaces for collaboration. 

As part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU) and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching to the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.

Department of Clinical Medicine
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences

University of Copenhagen

The University seeks to appoint a clinical professor of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Oncology to commence as soon as possible. The externally funded professorship is combined with a consultancy at Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet, Department of ORL, Head and Neck Surgery and Audiology in the Capital Region.

It is a requirement for appointment that the applicant is accepted for both the professorship and the consultancy. In order to be considered for the position, the applicant must send two applications: one to the Faculty (the professorship) and one to the hospital (the consultancy) cf. the simultaneously advertised position of the consultancy. This also applies to applicants who are already employed as consultants at the Hospital. Please find the advertisement for the consultancy at www.sundhedsjobs.dk/

Both the professorship and the consultancy will be financed by Copenhagen University Hospital - Rigshospitalet.

Find information about the department.

Job description
In the consideration of applications for the professorship, the main emphasis will be on the applicant's ability to document a high level of original scientific work at an international level within the area of Otorhinolaryngology.

The professor's responsibilities will primarily consist of:

• Research, including publication/academic dissemination – The professor is expected to conduct and lead high-quality clinical and translational research within otorhinolaryngology, head and neck surgery and audiology. Relevant research areas that are prioritized will be head and neck surgical oncology and biomarker development. The professor is furthermore expected to contribute to the development and implementation of new diagnostic and treatment approaches within the field.
• Research-based teaching, including associated examination – The professor will contribute actively to undergraduate, postgraduate, and continuing medical education through research-based teaching. In particular, the professor is expected to contribute to teaching and examination within the Clinical Course in Otorhinolaryngology and the Medical Specialty Focused Course and Exam in Otorhinolaryngology, and to supervise medical students, PhD candidates, and clinical researchers. The professor will contribute to the integration of current research findings into clinical teaching, curriculum development, and specialist training.
• Research leadership, including guidance and supervision of researchers – The professor is expected to play a central role in the development and strategic direction of the research environment within otorhinolaryngology, head and neck surgery and audiologThe professor is expected to contribute to innovation and societal impact through the development, evaluation, and implementation of new knowledge, technologies, and clinical practices.
• Obligation to share knowledge with the rest of society, including participation in public debate
• Academic assessments

Required qualifications
To be qualified for a clinical professor position, you will be assessed according to these five overall criteria for recognising merit at the University of Copenhagen: Research, teaching, innovation & societal impact, organisational contribution, and leadership. Find information about each criterion.

Furthermore, each applicant must be able to:

• Document a high degree of original academic production at an international level, including considerable contributions to the development of the academic discipline
• Manage research and other management functions, e.g. engage in the university’s external academic activities, as well as knowledge and technology transfer
• Provide research-based teaching

The professor is also required to possess good interpersonal and communicative skills.

Terms of employment
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of five years. Extension is possible if the employed candidate performs well in the position.

For the professorship the appointee will receive a pensionable annual honorarium of 219.882,33 DKK (1 August 2026 level).

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025.

Questions
For further information please contact Head of Department Nicolai W. Albrechtsen, nicolai.albrechtsen@regionh.dk.

Foreign applicants may find the university’s International Staff Mobility useful.

Application
The application must be submitted in English and must include the following documents:

• Application (Including motivations for applying for this position (Maximum 2 pages))
• Curriculum vitae (Including information about external funding)
• Diplomas (Master’s and PhD and other relevant certificates)
• Uploads of maximum 10 publications to be considered in the assessment
• Self-declaration form (Template under Nyttige links - Upload the completed and mandatory form as “Other relevant material”)
• Teaching portfolio (Guidelines / Template for inspiration under Nyttige links)
• Research plan (3‐5 pages)
• Teaching plan
• A complete list of publications

Application procedure
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Appointments Committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment. The Dean then appoints an expert assessment committee in order to make an assessment of the selected applicants for the specific post. Selected applicants are notified of the composition of the committee. When the assessment work is completed, each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at the university's Job Portal.

Please note that the applicant will be contacted if the assessment committee requires further documentation.

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen encourages all interested applicants to apply for this position.

Please submit the application with the required attachments. Only online applications will be accepted. The closing date for applications is 23.59 p.m. CET, Sunday, 8 November 2026.

Interviews for this position are likely to be held in the month of March 2027.

Projektet gennemføres i samarbejde med DIGNITY – Dansk Institut Mod Tortur og Diversity Works .

Om projektet

SAMSKABT har til formål at styrke mental sundhed og trivsel blandt flygtninge, der lever med traumer og belastninger efter migration. Projektet undersøger menneskers erfaringer med psykisk mistrivsel, kortlægger veje til hjælp og behandling samt udvikler gennem samskabelse nye praksisser på tværs af sektorer.

Projektet søger at skabe ny viden og udvikle praktiske løsninger, der kan styrke adgangen til sammenhængende, koordinerede, kulturelt responsive og bæredygtige tilbud inden for mental sundhed og psykosocial støtte.

Projektet adresserer tre centrale udfordringer i praksis:

• Begrænset adgang til specialiseret mental sundhedsbehandling gennem almen praksis.
• Mangelfuld koordinering mellem sundhedsvæsenet og civilsamfundsbaserede tilbud.
• Begrænset anerkendelse af den psykosociale støtte, som civilsamfundsorganisationer yder.

Med afsæt i community-based participatory research, care ecology-perspektiver og samskabelsesmetoder vil projektet skabe ny viden og udvikle praktiske innovationer, der kan styrke adgangen til koordineret og mangfoldighedssensitiv mental sundhed og psykosocial støtte til flygtninge i Danmark.

Forskningsmiljø

Den udvalgte kandidat bliver en del af et tværfagligt forskningsmiljø på Københavns Universitet og vil arbejde tæt sammen med forskere og praktikere fra DIGNITY – Dansk Institut Mod Tortur og Diversity Works.

Projektet giver en unik mulighed for at bidrage til forskning i krydsfeltet mellem flygtninges hverdagsliv, mental sundhed, participatorisk forskning, implementeringsforskning og udvikling af sundhedssystemer.

Jobbeskrivelse

Postdoc’en får en central rolle i projektet. De primære arbejdsopgaver omfatter:

• At gennemføre etnografisk feltarbejde i civilsamfundsorganisationer og specialiserede behandlingstilbud.
• At gennemføre kvalitative interviews med flygtninge, sundhedsprofessionelle, frivillige og andre relevante aktører.
• At analysere kvalitative og etnografiske data med udgangspunkt i kollaborative og participatoriske tilgange.
• At kortlægge flygtninges mentale sundhed og psykosociale støtte på tværs af sektorer og de sammenhænge, hvori hjælpen indgår.
• At medfacilitere participatoriske workshops med flygtninge, klinikere, praktiserende læger og civilsamfundsaktører.
• At understøtte inddragelse af relevante aktører og samarbejdet mellem flygtninge, praktikere og partnerorganisationer.
• At bidrage til udvikling og pilotafprøvning af samskabte praksisinnovationer.
• At bidrage til implementeringsaktiviteter og udvikling af praktiske materialer, herunder vejledninger og undervisningsmaterialer.
• At bidrage til videnskabelige publikationer, konferencepræsentationer og formidling.
• At deltage aktivt i projektkoordinering og samarbejdsaktiviteter.

Postdoc’en vil arbejde tæt sammen med projektets Principal Investigator og projektpartnere og blive en del af et stærkt tværfagligt forskningsmiljø inden for folkesundhed, psykologi, migrationsstudier, global mental sundhed, almen praksis og implementeringsforskning.

Kvalifikationer

Vi søger en kandidat, der har:

Obligatoriske kvalifikationer

• En ph.d.-grad inden for folkesundhedsvidenskab, psykologi, antropologi, sociologi, migrationsstudier, global sundhed eller et beslægtet område.
• Dokumenteret erfaring med kvalitative forskningsmetoder, herunder interviews, etnografisk feltarbejde og/eller participatoriske metoder.
• En stærk publikationsprofil i forhold til karrieretrin, herunder peer-reviewed internationale publikationer.
• Meget gode skriftlige og mundtlige engelskkundskaber.
• Meget gode mundtlige danskkundskaber.
• Stærke analytiske, organisatoriske og samarbejdsmæssige kompetencer.

Ønskede kvalifikationer

Det vil være en fordel, hvis ansøgeren har:

• Viden om mental sundhed og psykosocial støtte til mennesker med flygtninge- eller migrantbaggrund.
• Kendskab til det danske sundhedsvæsen.
• Erfaring med community-based participatory research, samskabelse, implementeringsforskning eller sundhedstjenesteforskning.
• Forskningserfaring inden for migration, flygtninges sundhed, mental sundhed, psykosocial støtte, sundhedslighed eller almen praksis.
• Erfaring med facilitering af workshops eller processer med inddragelse af relevante aktører.
• Erfaring med samarbejde med praktikere, civilsamfundsorganisationer eller andre lokale og community-baserede aktører.

Vi tilbyder

• En unik mulighed for at bidrage til et ambitiøst forskningsprogram med stærk samfundsmæssig relevans.
• Et tværfagligt og samarbejdsorienteret arbejdsmiljø.
• Tæt samarbejde med førende forskere og praksispartnere inden for flygtninges mentale sundhed og psykosociale støtte.
• Muligheder for internationalt netværk, videnskabelig publicering og karriereudvikling.
• En arbejdsplads, der prioriterer mangfoldighed, inklusion og forskningsmæssig kvalitet.

Ansættelsesvilkår

Stillingen er en fuldtidsstilling som postdoc ved Institut for Folkesundhedsvidenskab, Københavns Universitet, og er omfattet af overenskomsten for akademikere ansat ved de danske universiteter.

Stillingen forventes besat pr. 1. februar 2027 eller snarest derefter.

Ansættelsesperioden er 27 måneder.

Løn og ansættelsesvilkår følger overenskomsten mellem Finansministeriet og Akademikerorganisationerne.

Ansøgning

Ansøgningen skal indsendes elektronisk og indeholde:

• Motiveret ansøgning, der beskriver ansøgerens motivation og kvalifikationer for stillingen (max 2 sider).
• Curriculum vitae.
• Ph.d.-bevis eller dokumentation for forventet afslutning af ph.d.-uddannelsen.
• Fuldstændig publikationsliste.
• Tre udvalgte publikationer.
• Kontaktoplysninger på relevante referencer.

Ansøgningsfrist: 8. november 2026 kl. 23:59 CET

Samtaler

Samtaler forventes afholdt i december.

Yderligere information

Hvis du vil vide mere om stillingen, er du velkommen til at kontakte:

Maria Martí Castañer
Associate Professor og Principal Investigator
Institut for Folkesundhedsvidenskab
Københavns Universitet

Diversitet og inklusion

Københavns Universitet arbejder for lighed og mangfoldighed og opfordrer alle kvalificerede kandidater til at søge stillingen uanset alder, handicap, kønsidentitet, nationalitet, etnicitet, religion, seksuel orientering eller anden personlig baggrund.

The postdoc’s duties will include research within theoretical quantum options and quantum information. The post may also include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked at http://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Anders S. Sørensen anders.sorensen@nbi.ku.dk

The position is open from 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

When you will be affiliated with the University of Copenhagen or otherwise have access to their research, you may be required to undergo a background screening. The purpose is to protect the security and research integrity of the University of Copenhagen.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Research plan – description of current and future research plans
• Complete publication list
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 9 November 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews will be held starting December.

The starting date is March 1st 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Introduction
The PhD-student will be part of a project entitled Exploring the bases of individual differences in face recognition funded by the Independent Research Fund Denmark (IRFD). The project is headed by Professor Randi Starrfelt and is a collaboration with Professor in Psychology and Epidemiology, Karen-Inge Karstoft and Professor in Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, Birgitte Fagerlund from Department of Psychology, University of Copenhagen.

The overall project investigates variability in face recognition across a large, representative sample of the Danish population, with the aim of relating this to variability in other measures of cognition through questionnaires and data from Danish public registries. The focus of the PhD-project will be on relating variability in face recognition to other measures and indicators of cognitive abilities. Applicants are asked to situate and develop their research plan within the framework of the overall project, and the original project proposal should be requested from Professor Randi Starrfelt, randi.starrfelt@psy.ku.dk prior to submitting the application.

Candidates with various background may be considered for the position, examples of relevant backgrounds are MA/MSc degrees in experimental, cognitive, or developmental psychology, neuropsychology, cognitive (neuro)science, medicine (psychiatry), or public health. Strong skills in data handling and analysis is an advantage, as is an interest in the research questions posed in the overall project. Experience with research using data from Danish public registries will be an advantage but is not a requirement. The PhD student will be working in close collaboration with psychologists from different disciplines including psychological epidemiology and cognitive neuropsychology/neuropsychiatry. The position will be placed at Copenhagen Neuropsychology Lab, part of the Section for Cognition and Neuropsychology. It is expected that the successful candidate will be present, part of the team, and partake in the activities in the Lab on a daily basis.

The PhD programme provides PhD students with strong research training which opens a window of opportunity to a variety of careers within the private and public sectors. The programme includes the preparation of a PhD thesis, active participation in research networks, PhD courses, teaching, and other forms of knowledge dissemination. This funded PhD-position is to be undertaken as a three-year full-time study within the framework of the 5+3 study programme. 

Duties and responsibilities
Information about the PhD study programme is available on the website of Copenhagen Graduate School of Social Sciences PhD at the Faculty of Social Sciences and on the PhD website of the department.

Qualification requirements
Applicants must have qualifications corresponding to master’s level related to the subject area of the project, e.g. MSc in psychology, public health, medicine, or cognitive neuroscience. If you have completed your education in Denmark, you must have a master’s degree covered by the collective agreement for academics in the state sector.

If you have completed your education outside of Denmark, you must either have a master’s degree equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (two years) or as minimum a bachelor’s degree equivalent to a Danish bachelor’s degree (three years) and be assessed as having professional qualifications at master's level.

If you have completed your education outside of Denmark, we will obtain an assessment of your education from the Danish Research Agency.

Scholarship in the 5+3 programme
The 5+3 PhD study programme 
PhD students are paid a salary in accordance with the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The PhD student has a work obligation of up to 840 hours over the 3-year period of time without additional pay. The work obligation can include teaching, for instance.

Please note assessment of applicants’ qualifications and eligibility for employment and enrolment will only take place after the application deadline.

How to apply
Please submit your application online. To apply, please click on the “Apply now” icon at the bottom of this page. Your application must be written in English, and include the following attachments (with descriptive titles) in either PDF or Word format:

• Cover letter (max. 1 page detailing your motivation and background for applying with the specific PhD project)
• CV
• Project description of max 3 pages / 6000 characters excluding references presenting and discussing the challenges and advantages of using selected variables from the Danish Public registries as indexes for cognitive ability and cognitive disorders (cf. Work Package 2 and 3 in project proposal for IRFD that should be requested from randi.starrfelt@psy.ku.dk. The description should also include a suggestion for how to select relevant variables and ideas for which analyses might be helpful in analysing their relationship to the face recognition data collected in the project.
• Diploma and transcripts of records (BSc and MSc) Please note: If your degree diploma is not available by the application deadline, please include your latest transcript of grades.
• Other information for consideration, e.g., list of publications, documentation of English language qualifications (if any). Please do not include commitments from supervisors, recommendations etc.

Further details on the documents that should accompany your application are available on this website: Admission requirements and application procedures.

Assessment Criteria
The following criteria are used when shortlisting candidates for assessment: 

1. Research qualifications as reflected in the cover letter, CV and project proposal. 

2. MSc from a relevant field, e.g. psychology, public health, medicine, or cognitive (neuro)science.

3. Interest in cognition and variability in cognitive ability.

4. Performance (grades obtained) in graduate and post-graduate studies. 

Salary and Terms of Employment
Terms of appointment and salary will be in accordance with an agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations (AC). The salary range starts at approximately DKK 31.844,98 (EUR 4.260,48) + an 18.07 % pension contribution.

The Recruitment Process 
After the application deadline, the Head of Department will consider advice from the appointment committee and then selects applicants for assessment. All applicants will be notified whether they have been shortlisted. The Head of Department will then set up an expert assessment committee to assess the shortlisted applications. The selected applicants will be informed who is serving on the committee. Each shortlisted applicant will be offered the opportunity to comment on the committee’s assessment before the appointment is announced.

Enrolment
It is a prerequisite for employment that successful applicants enrol at the PhD School of the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Copenhagen.

International Applicant?
The University of Copenhagen offers a broad variety of services for international researchers and accompanying families, including support before and during your relocation and career counselling to expat partners. Please find more information about our services at: For international researchers at the University of Copenhagen.

An Equal Opportunity Workplace
The University of Copenhagen is committed in its pursuit of academic excellence to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive working environment and therefore encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of personal background, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, ethnicity etc.To learn more about our diverse workplace and our participation in the HRS4R HR Excellence in Research, please visit HR Excellence in Research.

Contact Information
We encourage you to first consult our website, where most questions concerning the recruitment process as well as the academic content and structure of the PhD programme are answered:

Structure of the PhD programme

How to obtain a PhD scholarship.

If you do not find the information you are looking for, you are welcome to contact Thomas Habekost, email: thomas.habekost@psy.ku.dk, or HR South at hr-soendre@adm.ku.dk. Please remember to state the ID number 211-2559/26-2H.

The deadline for applications is November 10th at 23:59 CET.

Any applications or additional material submitted after the deadline will not be considered. However, changes may be made to the submitted application right up until the deadline.

We invite applications for a 5-year position as Operation Director for the SCIENCE Makerspace at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen. The Faculty of Science is committed to sustainably continuing the Makerspace activities at the end of the 5-year period, providing the possibility for extending the position long-term.

About the SCIENCE Makerspace

We are establishing a top-tier Makerspace at the Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen, spearheaded by the Department of Computer Science (DIKU), Niels Bohr Institute (NBI), and the Department of Science Education (IND). The SCIENCE Makerspace vision is built upon a foundation of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) and aims to create an inclusive learning environment that bridges disciplines, supports different ways of learning, and attracts students with diverse backgrounds and interests. Everyone is welcome, and no prior knowledge of makerspaces, machines, or materials is required.

The SCIENCE Makerspace will be established as a 600 sqm facility centrally located at Nørre Campus, with a budget of 42 million DKK over 5 years supported by the Novo Nordisk Foundation. The Makerspace is expected to host 1-3 university courses per academic quarter, independent projects for BSc/MSc/PhD students, and be a venue for extracurricular workshops and 'blue sky' ideas from faculty and students. The Makerspace will also facilitate the integration between traditional and non-traditional forms of knowledge production within an Expert-in-residence program.

The Faculty of Science at the University of Copenhagen is one of Scandinavia's largest science faculties, with over 4,000 staff, ~9,000 students, and an annual turnover exceeding DKK 3 billion, located in the heart of Copenhagen. SCIENCE hosts 12 departments spanning a breadth of disciplines from molecular biology and chemistry to mathematics, computer science, and geoscience, united by a commitment to curiosity-driven, high-impact research.

Description of the position

We offer a unique opportunity for you to become the Operation Director of the ‘yet-to-be-build' 600 sqm SCIENCE Makerspace centrally placed at the Northen Campus in Copenhagen. The SCIENCE Makerspace vision is to design, build and run an inclusive and innovative learning space that bridges disciplines, allows for multi-modal learning activities, and attracts a diversified and balanced cohort of students from different educational programs (BSc, MSc, PhD) across the 12 Departments.

The Operations Director will direct the SCIENCE Makerspace and be the manager for the Makerspace team. The Operation Director is responsible for ensuring that principles for DEIB are mainstreamed in all decisions in the Makerspace.

You will be part of the core decision-making on how to organize, establish, and run the ‘one-of-a-kind' Makerspace. You will collaborate with committed faculty from DIKU, NBI, and IND in the establishing phases, and with the Deanery for Education for long-term engagement across the departments in making the Makerspace vision a reality.

You will be part of hiring the team who will run the makerspace together with you including Technical Lab Manager, Lab Technician, and a group of student mentors.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of creating something new, in the largest university in Denmark, which fundamentally will change how we organize teaching and learning at the SCIENCE departments.

You will need four core competences to succeed in the position:

1. You will need skills and expertise which allow you to strategize and develop ideas which will foster success for the SCIENCE Makerspace vision. This includes the work of identifying and understanding upcoming challenges for e.g. DEIB [DK3] (organizationally, socially, technically, and spatially) and finding solutions, while pro-actively execute required actions. Further, the Operation director must be able to function within an ‘entrepreneurial atmosphere’ where everything is not settled yet.
2. You will need leadership and management competences which will allow you to lead a mixed Makerspace team of both highly skilled lab manager and lab technicians whose work requires levels of trust and autonomy, as well as student mentors who need clear instructions and guidance.
3. You will need to navigate and understand the organizational and social structures of academia and university life, this includes considering the intrinsic motivation of researchers/teachers and PhD students, and how they might differ for MSc/BSc students. Such competence can arrive from your own experience during your education and does not require that you have worked in a university setting previously.
4. You need interest in ‘making’ and Makerspaces. Furthermore, it is important that you consider consulting relevant experts about their views and perspectives, which will allow you to take qualitatively and well-founded decisions about our joint Makerspace.

You will not be a one-person army, instead you will have three main groups with different types of competences and experiences you can draw on in the position, including the Makerspace team, an experienced team of administrative management colleagues, and the Faculty of SCIENCE teaching committee.

To read more about the vision, plans, and background for the SCIENCE Makerspace, please visit ucphmakerspace.dk

Qualifications

You are pro-active, find solutions where others see barriers, and are excited about being a core part of establishing, building, and running the brand-new SCIENCE Makerspace at University of Copenhagen, Denmark.

You have a relevant higher education or experience from similar positions.

You care for students and want to make it possible for all students at SCIENCE to experience learning activities where ‘making’ plays a role, e.g. as part of courses, project work, tech workshops, and extracurricular activities.

You are committed to the agenda of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), know about Universal Design, and strongly believe that all activities and decisions in the pioneer SCIENCE Makerspace must take into account the multiple, intersecting dimensions of groups including, but not limited to genders, internationality, neurodiversity, socioeconomic backgrounds, and physical feasibility.

Our ideal candidate can be described as:

• Have management experience - potentially from a university or a politically governed organization.
• Demonstrates a high degree of trust under responsibility towards our employees, who are self-driven and accountable. As a manager, you help set the overall direction, contribute to daily well-being and cohesion, and support the development of individual employees and the team, while maintaining an overview of strategic initiatives in collaboration with your staff.
• Has an understanding of others’ work situations, you are able to develop strong collaborative relationships across employees with different educational and professional backgrounds.
• You have personal or professional making experience, pedagogical expertise and DEIB expertise
• You are structured, service-minded, approachable, and able to build commitment to strategic decisions.
• You thrive in a diverse environment with a wide variety of tasks.
• You have collaboration skills and the ability to build networks across professional groups, including across the organization
• You have strong communication skills in English (oral and written) and is ready to learn Danish.

Living in Copenhagen

The university is situated in Copenhagen, which is consistently rated among the world's top 10 most livable cities. Located in Denmark, ranked in the top three happiest countries globally, Copenhagen boasts a vibrant culture, rich in music, theater, and community organizations. Life for families is made easier via a publicly supported daycare and healthcare system, dual-career opportunities, maternity/parental leave, and six weeks of annual vacation. International candidates may find information on living and working in Denmark. Useful information is also available at the university’s International Staff Mobility (ISM) office, which offers a variety of services to international researchers coming to and working at the University of Copenhagen.

Terms of employment

The Operation Director reports to the Head of Administration, Department of Computer Science, Camilla Lillholm. You will be employed as a senior consultant with managerial responsibility in accordance with the collective agreement for academics in the state sector. There is an opportunity to negotiate additional allowances based on qualifications.

Note that Denmark protects the economic, social, and physical well-being of its workers, which includes robust health care, childcare, elder care, and other generous benefits. Thus, direct salary comparisons across nations are typically not meaningful.

Further information

For dedicated information on the new Makerspace, go here: ucphmakerspace.dk

You are welcome to contact Head of Administration, Department of Computer Science, Camilla Lillholm (camillaj@di.ku.dk), or the Academic Director Professor Pernille Bjørn (pernille.bjorn@di.ku.dk) if you have any inquiries about the position.

Filing of application

As part of the application for the position, please write and submit a 1-page appendix labeled "Core Competences - NAME” in English, where you answer the below questions (one paragraph for each question), considering the description of the position as well as the SCIENCE Makerspace vision, which you can read more about at ucphmakerspace.dk.
You are not allowed to use AI when writing the appendix. The questions are:

1. What is your approach for leadership and management of the SCIENCE Makerspace
2. What makes you excited about the SCIENCE Makerspace?
3. What do you expect will be the most challenging part of making the SCIENCE Makerspace vision a reality?

Please submit your application, including appendix, CV and relevant documentation, electronically via the Job Portal (click the link “APPLY FOR THE POSITION” at the bottom of the advertisement), so that it reaches us no later than 14 November 2026. We expect to hold interviews on 27 November 2026 and 4 December 2026.

The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the diversity of society and encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of age, disability, gender, nationality, race, religion, or sexual orientation. Appointments will be based solely on qualifications.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is seeking top early-career researchers for a number of attractive one- to three-year postdoctoral positions.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences has strong research groups in many areas of applied mathematics, and has an active postdoc and visitors' program. Applicants in all areas of mathematics covered by the research groups of the department will be considered.

There will be postdoc stipends in the following specific areas:

• Insurance mathematics, optimization and operations research, mathematical finance, econometrics and financial economics, and applied probability theory, covered by the Section for Insurance and Economics.
• Probability theory, mathematical statistics and applied statistics, covered by the Section for Statistics and Probability Theory.

In particular, the following specific positions are open:

• Variational analysis in the Wasserstein space of stochastic processes (contact Johannes Wiesel wiesel@math.ku.dk)
• Causal modelling and related questions in reliable machine learning (contact Sebastian Weichwald, https://sweichwald.de/#research-with-us). Applicants are encouraged to describe a concrete research direction, what they bring to it, and why it fits the group’s work.
• Causal Inference and Interpretability in Complex Models (contact Nikolaj Thams, thams@math.ku.dk )
• Optimization under decision-dependent uncertainty (contact Giovanni Pantuso, gp@math.ku.dk)

The postdoc’s duties will include research within mathematics as well as teaching. The teaching load is typically two half-semester courses per year, of which one usually is as a teaching assistant. The post may also include performance of other project-specific duties.

The positions are open with starting date in 2027, ordinarily September 1st or as soon as possible thereafter. The salary is very competitive and researchers from outside Denmark may qualify for a reduced tax rate (see terms below).

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.math.ku.dk/ . Inquiries about the position can be made to the Head of Department Mogens Steffensen, mogens@math.ku.dk.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Curriculum vitae: 1-3 pages, including list of publications.
• Cover letter: Substantiate your qualification for the postdoc position and your motivations.
• Diplomas: Master and PhD degree or equivalent. If you do not yet have a PhD diploma, please just upload a PDF stating your (expected) PhD date.
• Research plan: Description of current and future research plans (1-3 pages).
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers (not mandatory)

The deadline for applications is 15th of November 2026, 23:59 GMT +1.

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee. We expect to send invitations for interviews in December 2026 or January 2027. The interviews will typically take place in January and February of 2026, and our search is expected to be concluded around April 2027.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen is seeking top early-career researchers for a number of attractive one- to three-year postdoctoral positions.

The salary is very competitive and researchers from outside Denmark may qualify for a reduced tax rate (see terms below).

The Department of Mathematical Sciences has strong research groups in many areas of mathematics, and has an active postdoc and visitors' program. Applicants in all areas of mathematics covered by the research groups of the department will be considered. In particular, there will be postdoc stipends in the following specific areas/centers of the department:

• Algebraic and arithmetic geometry, applied algebra, geometric group theory, combinatorics, geometry and geometric analysis, Lie theory, representation theory, number theory, and topology, as covered by the Section for Algebra & Geometry and the Copenhagen Centre for Geometry & Topology (GeoTop).
• Functional analysis, operator algebras, geometric group theory, descriptive set theory, harmonic and classical analysis, history of mathematics, mathematical physics, partial differential equations, quantum information and quantum computing, as covered by the section Analysis and Quantum, the Center for the Mathematics of Quantum Theory (QMATH), and the Quantum for Life Center.

Further information about the Department of Mathematical Sciences is linked here.
Inquiries about the position should be made to postdocapply@math.ku.dk. You are also welcome to directly contact any faculty member closest to your research area.

The postdoc’s duties will include research within mathematics as well as teaching.
The teaching load is typically two quarter (half-semester) courses per year, of which one usually is as a teaching assistant. The post may also include performance of other duties.

The position is open with starting date in 2027, ordinarily September 1st or October 1st.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.
 

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. Potential applicants from outside of Denmark can find information about life in Denmark - including taxation, healthcare, etc. – at https://ism.ku.dk/salary-tax-pension

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include:

• Curriculum vitae, including list of publications.
• Cover Letter: Substantiate your qualification for the postdoc position and your motivations.
• Diplomas: Master and/or PhD degree, or equivalent. If you do not yet have a PhD diploma, please just upload a PDF stating your (expected) PhD date.
• Research plan: Description of current and future research plans.
• Separate reprints of 3 particularly relevant papers (not mandatory)

The deadline for applications is 15 November 2026, 23:59 GMT +1 (midnight local time).

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee. We expect to send invitations for interviews in December 2026 or January 2027. The interviews will typically take place in January and February of 2027, and our search is expected to be concluded around April 2027.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process.

Our research/The group

The focus of the Grønbæk group is Translational Haematology. The group is affiliated with Biotech Research and Innovation centre (BRIC), University of Copenhagen and Rigshospitalet (Central Copenhagen University Hospital). 

Our overall aim is to understand the molecular mechanisms of haematological cancers and based on this; to design, develop and implement novel, scientifically based, clinical trials, with a strong focus on epigenetic therapies. This is done by bridging between clinical research at Rigshospitalet and the basic cancer biology research at BRIC, and in international collaborations with, among others, the Van Andel Research Institute, Michigan, USA and the Nordic MDS study group.

Our location at the Copenhagen Biocentre/BRIC provides optimal conditions for interaction with the basic scientists at BRIC. The group currently consists of 14 scientists, MD/scientists and students, one clinical research coordinator, 1 research nurse and 2 biomedical laboratory scientists.

The project: Deciphering the Mechanistic Links Between Obesity, Clonal Haematopoiesis and Myeloid Neoplasms.

The current position is part of a joint project ‘Deciphering the Mechanistic Links Between Obesity, Clonal Haematopoiesis and Myeloid Neoplasms’ together with Professor George Vassiliou, Cambridge Stem Cell Institute, University of Cambridge, United Kingdom funded by a ‘Molecular Mechanisms Linking Obesity and Cancer (MMLOC)’ grant from the Novo Nordisk foundation, which supports collaborative research projects with the purpose ‘to reverse-translate clinical observations into mechanistic studies that will increase our understanding of how obesity impacts carcinogenesis’.

Obesity is a global health issue linked to increased risk of cancer, including blood cancers such as myeloid neoplasms (MN). Many MN arise from clonal haematopoiesis (CH)—the abnormal expansion of blood stem cell clones carrying somatic mutations. Haematopoietic stem cells interact with bone marrow adipose tissue (BMAT), which increases with obesity, which may fuel CH growth and progression to MN. Epidemiological and genetic studies already suggest obesity accelerates CH, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear.

This project integrates large-scale population data, clinical trials, and mechanistic mouse studies to investigate these links and explore preventive or therapeutic strategies.

Your job

The project focuses on translational analyses of live frozen human cells from patient bone marrow (BM)/(BMAT) and blood samples from completed and ongoing clinical trials. We are searching for a skilled post doc who is very interactive and enjoys collaborations with other scientists – including younger scientists and clinician scientists.

Your tasks will include:

• Process of live frozen patient material from clinical trials including isolation of defined cell populations, and quality control for downstream omics
• Perform in-house molecular techniques which may include Proteomics, PCR, ddPCR, and library/sample preparation for RNA-seq, ATAC-seq and DNA methylation analyses
• Coordinate genomic, transcriptomic, lipidomic, metabolomic analyses with our internal and external collaborating laboratories and take the lead on designing relevant sub-studies, integrating and interpreting the data
• Help establish the practical and regulatory framework for these collaborations, including material transfer and data-sharing agreements
• Participate in grant and manuscript writing
• Present at local and international meetings
• Introduce lab techniques to new lab members and students
• Collaborate with both scientists and clinicians

Start: February 1st, 2027

Duration: 2 years

Profile

We expect you to be a highly motivated and highly ambitious, independent scientist with the following qualifications: •

• A PhD in Life Sciences with a preferred focus on haematology
• A strong background in mechanisms of normal and malignant haematopoiesis and molecular haematology techniques
• Comprehensive lab skills in molecular and cellular biology techniques, including work with primary human cells and cryopreserved patient material
• Experience with genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, lipidomics, metabolomics and ability to analyse and interpret such data
• Experience with running projects across research groups
• Strong publication and presentation record in peer reviewed journals and international conferences
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Very collaborative
• Good social skills 

Place of employment
The workplace is at the Bartholin Institute which is part of Rigshospitalet, University of Copenhagen. The Bartholin Institute is located at Copenhagen Biocentre/BRIC, close to the centre of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and a number of core facilities (animal unit, flow cytometry, in vivo imaging, NGS, etc.) shared between the research groups at BRIC (www.bric.ku.dk) and the neighbouring Finsen Laboratory. We have weekly journal clubs, data clubs, seminars with invited speakers and a young researchers club ASAP and our own PhD programme, MoMeD.

Terms of employment
The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of two years. The starting date is 01.02.2027 or after agreement.
Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 39,900 DKK/approx. 5,300 EUR (August 2026 level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18,07 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

The position is covered by the Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities 2025

Questions

For further information regarding the position, please contact Professor Kirsten Grønbæk, kirsten groenbaek@regionh.dk; phone + 4535456086 / +4525211598.

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application
The application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).

2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.

3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.

4. List of publications.

Recommendation
Furthermore, the applicant should provide two letters of recommendation or two references. To be taken into consideration, the letters must be signed by the supporting person on paper with institutional letter head and in PDF-format.

Application deadline 15 November 2026, 23.59pm CET.

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications 3 of 4 or letters of recommendation that do not live up to the above-mentioned requirements.

The further process

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself. You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

This post-doc project aims at developing analytical methods to identify and quantify gangliosides and glucosylsphingosine and to combine them with existing methods available at the Lipidomics Core Facility at the Danish Cancer Institute (DCI) to analyse post-mortem brain samples and stem cell derived brain cells from patients with Parkinson’s Disease in order to identify lipid changes associated with the disease pathology.

Information on the department can be found at: https://drug.ku.dk

Our research

The project will be anchored at the Galvagnion group and be in collaboration with Dr Mesut Bilgin and Dr Kenji Maeda at the Lipidomics Core Facility at the DCI.

The Galvagnion group research aims at understanding the role of dysfunctions in lipid homeostasis in the emergence of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases. Our approach consists in identifying, using biological models, lipid changes associated with these diseases and/or their risk factors and in using biophysical methods to provide at the molecular level the mechanism by which these lipid changes can influence functional protein-membrane interactions and protein aggregation. The different biological models that we consider vary in their complexity and include patient derived cells and brain materials. Our interdisciplinary research involves an international collaborative network including neuroscientists, stem cell biologists, biochemists, protein biophysicists and experts in lipidomics and proteomics.

The main methods/techniques that we routinely use in the laboratory include molecular biology, recombinant protein production/purification; characterisation of protein, protein-membrane interactions and self/co-assembly using circular dichroism, fluorescence spectroscopy, calorimetry, electron microscopy; lipids extraction and characterisation using mass spectrometry; cell culture (established and iPS cell lines), Immunocytochemistry, Western Blot, qPCR; organelle and ex-vivo material isolation.

We are an international group of 8 PhD students/post-doc/MSc and exchange students with expertise in protein and lipid biophysics, stem cell biology, biochemistry and proteomics.

More information on our research can be found here:

• Group website
• Google Scholar

The Lipidomics Core Facility, headed by Dr. Mesut Bilgin since its establishment in 2015, is a state-of-the-art mass spectrometry platform for the quantitative analysis of lipids in biological samples. Equipped with Orbitrap-based instrumentation for both shotgun and LC-MS lipidomics, the facility identifies and quantifies more than 400 lipid species across 44 lipid classes in materials ranging from cells and tissues to body fluids and organelles. The facility supports in-house research and national and international collaborations and also offers its services to external academic and industry partners. Its research focuses on the roles of lipid metabolism in cancer, including how obesity-related, adipocyte-secreted lipids reprogram the lipidome of cancer cells.

Your job
We are looking for an outstanding and passionate scientist who has a strong background in lipid analyses and method development. This post-doc project aims at developing new methods to identify and quantify gangliosides and glucosyl and galactosyl sphingosine and to use them in combination with existing methods available at the Lipidomics Core Facility at the DCI to determine lipid changes associated with Parkinson’s Disease in post-mortem brain homogenates, stem cell derived brain cells from patients with PD as well as aggregates isolated from these biological samples.

The project is funded by a Novo Nordisk Ascending Investigator grant.

Profile
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic scientist with the following competencies and experience:

Essential experience and skills:

• You hold a PhD in analytical chemistry, chemistry, biochemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, molecular life sciences, or a related field.
• You have practical experience with LC-MS-based analysis of small molecules, such as lipids, metabolites, or related biomolecules.
• You have experience in developing and/or optimizing LC-MS methods and are able to plan, perform, and troubleshoot analytical experiments independently.
• You have experience working with biological samples and standard biochemical sample preparation methods.
• You have an interest in lipid metabolism and its role in neuroscience and neurodegenerative diseases.
• You have strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team.
• You have excellent written and spoken English.

Desirable experience and skills:

• Experience with lipidomics and/or MS-based lipid analysis.
• Experience working with cells, tissues, subcellular fractions, or other complex biological samples.
• Knowledge of Parkinson’s disease, neurodegeneration, or protein amyloid/aggregation.

Place of employment

The place of employment is at the Department of Drug Design and Pharmacology, University of Copenhagen. We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in dynamic and international research environment. Our research facilities include modern laboratories and state of the art lipidomic facilities.

Terms of employment
The average weekly working hours are 37 hours per week.

The position is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. The starting date is February 1st 2027, or as soon as possible afterwards.

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Salary, pension and other conditions of employment are set in accordance with the Agreement between the Ministry of Taxation and AC (Danish Confederation of Professional Associations) or other relevant organisation. Currently, the monthly salary starts at 39,900 DKK/approx. 5,300 EUR (August 2026-level). Depending on qualifications, a supplement may be negotiated. The employer will pay an additional 18,07 % to your pension fund.

Foreign and Danish applicants may be eligible for tax reductions, if they hold a PhD degree and have not lived in Denmark the last 10 years.

Questions
For further information please contact Céline Galvagnion; celine.galvagnion@sund.ku.dk; www.sund.ku.dk

Foreign applicants may find this link useful: www.ism.ku.dk (International Staff Mobility).

Application procedure
Your online application must be submitted in English by clicking ‘Apply now’ below. Furthermore, your application must include the following documents/attachments – all in PDF format:

1. Motivated letter of application (max. one page).
2. CV incl. education, work/research experience, language skills and other skills relevant for the position.
3. A certified/signed copy of a) PhD certificate and b) Master of Science certificate. If the PhD is not completed, a written statement from the supervisor will do.
4. List of publications.

Deadline for applications: 15/11/2026, 23.59pm CET

We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.

The further process
After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the hiring committee. All applicants are then immediately notified whether their application has been passed for assessment by an unbiased assessor. Once the assessment work has been completed each applicant has the opportunity to comment on the part of the assessment that relates to the applicant him/herself.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/

The applicant will be assessed according to the Ministerial Order no. 242 of 13 March 2012 on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.

Online interviews are expected to be held in week 49 and in-person interviews in week 51.

The University of Copenhagen wish to reflect the diversity of society and encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of personal background.

DEMI (Directed Evolution of Metastable Electrocatalyst Interfaces for Energy Conversion) is an ERC Synergy Grant funded by the European Research Council Executive Agency.

In the Theoretical Catalysis group, we aim to provide a deeper understanding of catalytic processes and catalytic materials by atomic scale simulations. We have a special interest in electrocatalytic reactions and high entropy materials, and the methods include DFT-simulations, machine learning potentials, Monte Carlo simulations and statistical analysis. We enjoy a close collaboration with experimental groups, both at the department and other universities in Denmark and abroad. The DEMI project is a collaboration with research groups from University of Bern, Ruhr University Bochum and Helmholtz-Institute Erlangen-Nürnberg.

The Theoretical Catalysis group is part of Center for High Entropy Alloy Catalysis.

The successful candidate holds a Ph.D. in computational chemistry, DFT-simulations, physical modelling or a similar background. Experience with theoretical catalysis or electrocatalysis is a benefit.

The postdoc’s duty is primarily research within Theoretical Catalysis but may include performance of other duties.

Further information on the Department is linked at www.chem.ku.dk. Inquiries about the position can be made to Professor Jan Rossmeisl, phone +4550719584 or email: jan.rossmeisl@chem.ku.dk.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The application, in English, must be submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

• Motivation for the application
• Curriculum vitae
• Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
• Complete publication list

The deadline for applications is 15 November 2026, 23:59 CET. 

After the deadline for application, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at http://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

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